Barack Obama issues disturbing warning about the future of the US under Trump

Barack Obama has voiced deep concern about the direction of the U.S. under Donald Trump’s leadership, warning that the country is edging closer to autocracy. Speaking at an event in Hartford, Connecticut, Obama criticized the current administration’s weak commitment to democratic principles and warned that the U.S. is beginning to resemble nations like Hungary, where elections occur but democratic norms and checks on power are largely ignored. He stressed that while the U.S. hasn’t fully become an autocracy, it is “dangerously close” to normalizing such behavior.

Obama’s remarks come amid widespread protests against Trump, including over 2,000 ‘No King’ rallies across all 50 states, opposing authoritarianism and the militarization of democracy. He praised these efforts but emphasized that elected officials from both parties must stand up for democratic institutions. Despite his concerns, Obama remains hopeful, encouraging young people to stay impatient with injustice but focus on building common ground. He believes that real change comes through collaboration and mutual understanding, urging Americans to trust each other and work together — not only for the future of democracy but for the nation’s long-term unity and survival.