Obama Blasts Trump’s Coronavirus Response in Virtual Graduation Speech
“More than anything, this pandemic has fully, finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they’re doing.”
Barack Obama
Former President Barack Obama delivered a virtual commencement address to the graduating class of 2020 on Saturday, and he took the opportunity to blast President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to the newly minted graduates of the United States’ historically black colleges and universities, he said, “More than anything, this pandemic has fully, finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they’re doing. A lot of them aren’t even pretending to be in charge.” The takeaway? “If the world’s going to get better, it’s going to be up to you,” the former commander-in-chief said.
Congratulations to the HBCU Class of 2020! Michelle and I are so proud of you. As you set out to change the world, we’ll be the wind at your back. Can’t wait to see what you achieve. https://t.co/PCsjkJJTXi
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 16, 2020
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