Barack Obama Fans

10/10/2024

10/04/2024

Happy anniversary, Michelle! 32 years together, and I couldn’t have asked for a better partner and friend to go through life with.

08/23/2024

We’re fired up and ready to go! Let’s do all we can to elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.

08/23/2024

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz believe in an America where “We the People” includes everyone. Because that’s the only way this American experiment works. And despite what our politics might suggest, I think most Americans understand that.

Democracy isn’t just a bunch of abstract principles and dusty laws in some book somewhere. It’s the values we live by, and the way we treat each other – including those who don’t look like us or pray like us or see the world exactly like we do.

And if we each do our part over the next 77 days, we will elect Kamala Harris as the next President of the United States, and Tim Walz as the next Vice President of the United States. So let’s get to work. KamalaHarris.com

08/15/2024

A Promised Land is out in paperback today – and if you haven’t already, I hope you’ll consider picking up a copy. I wrote this memoir to give readers like you an honest account of my first term in the White House while sharing more about my upbringing and journey getting there. Whether you’re reading it for the first time or re-visiting it, I hope you enjoy.

07/21/2024

Joe Biden has been one of America’s most consequential presidents, as well as a dear friend and partner to me. Today, we’ve also been reminded — again — that he’s a patriot of the highest order.

Sixteen years ago, when I began my search for a vice president, I knew about Joe’s remarkable career in public service. But what I came to admire even more was his character — his deep empathy and hard-earned resilience; his fundamental decency and belief that everyone counts.

Since taking office, President Biden has displayed that character again and again. He helped end the pandemic, created millions of jobs, lowered the cost of prescription drugs, passed the first major piece of gun safety legislation in 30 years, made the biggest investment to address climate change in history, and fought to ensure the rights of working people to organize for fair wages and benefits. Internationally, he restored America’s standing in the world, revitalized NATO, and mobilized the world to stand up against Russian aggression in Ukraine.

More than that, President Biden pointed us away from the four years of chaos, falsehood, and division that had characterized Donald Trump’s administration. Through his policies and his example, Joe has reminded us of who we are at our best — a country committed to old-fashioned values like trust and honesty, kindness and hard work; a country that believes in democracy, rule of law, and accountability; a country that insists that everyone, no matter who they are, has a voice and deserves a chance at a better life.

This outstanding track record gave President Biden every right to run for re-election and finish the job he started. Joe understands better than anyone the stakes in this election — how everything he has fought for throughout his life, and everything that the Democratic Party stands for, will be at risk if we allow Donald Trump back in the White House and give Republicans control of Congress.

I also know Joe has never backed down from a fight. For him to look at the political landscape and decide that he should pass the torch to a new nominee is surely one of the toughest in his life. But I know he wouldn’t make this decision unless he believed it was right for America. It’s a testament to Joe Biden’s love of country — and a historic example of a genuine public servant once again putting the interests of the American people ahead of his own that future generations of leaders will do well to follow.

We will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead. But I have extraordinary confidence that the leaders of our party will be able to create a process from which an outstanding nominee emerges. I believe that Joe Biden’s vision of a generous, prosperous, and united America that provides opportunity for everyone will be on full display at the Democratic Convention in August. And I expect that every single one of us are prepared to carry that message of hope and progress forward into November and beyond.

For now, Michelle and I just want to express our love and gratitude to Joe and Jill for leading us so ably and courageously during these perilous times — and for their commitment to the ideals of freedom and equality that this country was founded on.

07/08/2024

Malia. One of the greatest joys of my life is watching you grow into the extraordinary woman you’ve become today — and the fact that you’re still willing to hold your dad’s hand in public!

07/02/2024

Willie Mays wasn’t just a singular athlete, blessed with an unmatched combination of grace, skill and power. He was also a wonderfully warm and generous person - and an inspiration to an entire generation. I’m lucky to have spent time with him over the years, and Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to his family.

06/22/2024

On this day in 1865, Union soldiers reached the final outposts of Galveston, Texas with the news that the Civil War had ended; that the words of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation would be made real; and that the very ideals of liberty, justice, and equal citizenship under the law embedded in the Constitution were closer to being fully realized.

Juneteenth is a commemoration of progress. But it’s also a reminder that words on paper are not always enough, and that, as far as we’ve come, we still have many miles to go in our march towards a more perfect union. So let’s keep pushing – building on the work of the generations who came before us and making sure that the arc of the moral universe continues to bend towards justice.

06/11/2024

Happy birthday, Sasha! It’s been such a joy to watch you make your own way in the world…and you’re just getting started!

05/11/2024

I recently popped by The King's English Bookshop in Salt Lake City to secretly sign some copies of the paperback edition of The Light We Carry. There were some great finds in this charming little store — even a familiar face! Take a look.
Barack Obama Candy Crush Saga

05/11/2024

Back in March, Joe Biden, Bill Clinton and I sat down with three real icons – the hosts of SmartLess – to talk about everything from the economy and gun violence, to what we miss about being in office and the importance of sending Joe and Kamala back to the White House. We laughed a little bit, too. Check it out: audible.com/pd/B0D2XKFGW4

03/09/2024

Jerron Hawkins and Noah McQueen grew up in DC and were two of our My Brother's Keeper Alliance mentees during my time at the White House. Since then, both have graduated from college and pursued careers that allow them to give back to their communities. It’s been great seeing their progress over the years.

Check out their story:

11/15/2023

On Veterans Day, we honor all the brave men and women who have served our country in uniform. You deserve our thanks and support.

11/07/2023

15 years ago today, I asked you to believe in the change we could create together—and you did. I’m so proud of our Obama alumni, many of whom we saw this week, for carrying that mission forward.