Obama Warns Against Politicizing Institutions in Post-Election Speech

In his first public remarks since the 2024 election, former President Obama warned against politicizing the military and weaponizing the judiciary to maintain power, stating such actions cross a "red line." Speaking at the Obama Foundation’s Democracy Forum, he emphasized the importance of pluralism and coalition-building in democracy. His comments come amid debates over the perceived political targeting of President-elect Trump, who has faced multiple indictments. Obama stressed the need for renewed dedication to democratic principles to prevent the erosion of democratic norms.