Where is former President Barack Obama?
That's the question on many Democrats' minds.
The country is out of crossroads, and their party is clamoring for a leader.
Since Obama left office in 2017, he's been choosy about when to get off the sidelines.
He's refrained from commenting on President Trump's every move.
But recently, Obama has found it harder to stay silent.
From the newsroom of the Washington Post, this is Post Reports.
I'm Colby Echoitz.
It's Monday, October 27th.
Today,
politics reporter Yasmin Abu-Talib explains why former President Barack Obama has decided to speak out now and how his voice is still the most powerful in the Democratic Party.
Yasmin, thanks so much for joining me.
Thanks for having me.
So Yasmin, how has President Obama engaged with politics since leaving office?
Like, what's his strategy?
It's been pretty similar to how he thought about it in Trump's first term, where...
His advisors say his ultimate goal is to build a democratic party that can survive without him.
So his primary focus has always been to elevate new leaders,
to counsel people behind the scenes who are seeking office,
maybe considering a presidential run, but even people running for local races,