Michelle Obama says she’s deeply worried about the upcoming 2024 White House race, admitting that these fears keep her up at night. In an interview on Jay Shetty’s “On Purpose” podcast, the former first lady shared her apprehensions, saying, “I am terrified about what could possibly happen.”
“Because our leaders matter. Who we select, who speaks for us, who holds that bully pulpit — it affects us in ways that sometimes I think people take for granted,” she said.
Michelle Obama underlined the importance of not taking democracy for granted, addressing the misconception that government does not play a significant role, saying, “And I’m like, ‘Oh my God, does government do everything for us.’ And we cannot take this democracy for granted. And sometimes I worry that we do.”
Her concerns encompassed various issues, including conflicts in multiple regions, the future of artificial intelligence, education, smartphone addiction, and voter engagement.
Regarding her famous phrase, “When they go low, we go high,” she was asked what still “offends” her.
“Injustice, ego, greed,” Obama responded. “Racism, ignorance — it’s offensive. And I’ve always been that kid. I don’t like unfairness; I don’t like bullies. But I have to think about how I deliver messages.”
Michelle Obama’s remarks come amid reported concerns from her husband, Barack, about the potential return of former President Trump to the White House. While not mentioning Trump by name, she appeared to criticize his leadership style, emphasizing the significance of tone and tenor in messaging and leadership.
She called for a more authentic, compassionate, and empathetic approach to leadership, emphasizing the role of those with platforms in modeling such values.
“I want to resonate good. I want to resonate reason, and compassion and empathy.”
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O h shove it. She hated this country until her husband got elected. Now she’s back to hating it
Must be a terribly slow Newsday if ywn put this article out. Who even cares what her fears and opinions are? They have 0 value to is, she’s a rabid antisemite. Maybe my opinion should be counted too?
“He’s” terrified
And the sane world is terrified of the Obamas
Fake News
She riles about being concerned that President Donald Trump שליט”א may come back to White House.
This is the BEST thing that could happen to 🇺🇸 as well as to the entire world
@Teal. The purpose of publishing this article Is to Inform us the goos news that Trump will be back. This article made my day. Goodbye sleepy Joe-controlled by that antisemite Obama.
Look how Blinken just yesterday landed In Israel but didn’t stop talking about his concerns of the Gaza residents.
Yeah Mr. Michele Obama is terrified of someone other than his gay Muslim husband running, ie ruining our country.
Obviously she’s terrified, because she’ll lose the control of her status as the behind the scenes, unofficial first lady.
It is no secret that Biden is not the only one in control, because if he was, he would long ago by mistake done who knows what…..
Watch out for her being the democrats nominee
We know Joe us not making the big decisions coming out of the wh
Who is
BHO is on top of that list