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Trump blames Obama for alleged Russia’s meddling in U.S. election

Freedom Reporter — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 06:49:02 +0000

United States (U.S.) President, Donald Trump, has again blamed former President Barack Obama, for “not doing something” about alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election, during his tenure. Trump, in a tweet, also described the alleged election meddling as a hoax, saying it was the reason Obama did not act. He said Obama thought […]

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In Kenya, Obama dances with his grandmother

Freedom Reporter — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 22:06:00 +0000

Barack Obama visited his father’s ancestral village in Kenya’s south-western Siaya county on Monday and danced to some traditional music with his grandmother in his first visit to the country since leaving office. Obama is in Kenya to launch a youth centre set up by his half sister, Auma Obama. Kenyan television showed the former […]

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Obama, EU, others kick as Trump withdraws U.S. from Paris Climate Accord; President says ‘I was elected to represent citizens of Pittsburgh, not citizens of Paris’

Freedom Reporter — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 01:07:06 +0000

For withdrawing the United States (U.S.) from the Paris agreement on climate change, President Donald Trump received a hard knock from his predecessor, Barack Obama, on Thursday. Trump announced the withdrawal at a White House Rose Garden speech. While criticising the move, Obama warned that Trump’s action would see the U.S. “reject the future”. “The […]

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House repeals Obamacare, passes Trumpcare bill

Freedom Reporter — Thu, 04 May 2017 23:05:36 +0000

U.S. House Republicans on Thursday narrowly approved a sweeping health care bill aimed at fulfilling their campaign promise to overturn the Affordable Care Act known as ‘ObamaCare. The repeal came after the House Speaker Paul Ryan withdrew the bill in March, following impending defeat over failure to get enough Republicans votes, particularly, the Freedom Caucus, […]

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Obama denies Trump’s claim he wiretapped him during campaign

Freedom Reporter — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 19:50:58 +0000

A spokesman for Senator President Barack Obama on Saturday rejected claims from U.S. President Donald Trump that the former president had wiretapped him in October during the late stages of the presidential election campaign. “Neither President Obama nor any White House official ever ordered surveillance on any U.S. citizen. Any suggestion otherwise is simply false,” […]

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Enyinnaya Appolos: Obama returns to South Side Chicago, when will you return home?

Freedom Reporter — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 22:01:50 +0000

Former American President, Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are back to their home town, South Side Chicago where they will build the Centre for Obama Foundation. After eight years of serving America, its now time to serve and help in developing his area of Chicago. What? Develop South Side Chicago? Is South Side Chicago […]

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Obama backs protests against Trump’s Refugee Order

Freedom Reporter — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 07:28:36 +0000

Breaking his silence only 10 days after he left office, former President Barack Obama has backed nationwide protests against President Donald Trump’s Refugee Order on Monday. In a strongly worded statement issued through a spokesman, Kevin Lewis and reported by networks, Obama said he was “heartened by the level of engagement taking place in communities […]

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Obama: I’m off for good

Freedom Reporter — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 22:33:16 +0000

Former U.S. President Barack Obama waves from a helicopter as President Donald Trump walks with wife Melania Trump back to the Capitol building after Trump is sworn in at the 58th Presidential Inauguration on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C…on Friday.

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Obama out, Trump in

Freedom Reporter — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 22:27:45 +0000

President-elect Donald Trump (centre) is greeted by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as he arrives at the White House, Washington, D.C. for his swearing-in on Friday.

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Last kiss before leaving White House

Freedom Reporter — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 18:51:21 +0000

Former President Barack Obama kisses Michelle Obama before leaving the White House…on Friday.

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U.S. presidential inauguration: Obamas welcome Trumps to White House; Trump retains 50 senior Obama appointees

Freedom Reporter — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 16:11:12 +0000

Outgoing President Barack Obama and wife Michelle on Friday received incoming President Donald Trump and wife Melania to the White House. The outgoing president and the First Lady will host a tea and coffee reception with Trump and his wife, according to reports. The pair will ride with their wives to the inauguration at Capitol […]

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$12.2m: Obama’s net worth as he leaves White House

Freedom Reporter — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 17:43:46 +0000

On January 20, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States and the Barack Obama era will officially come to an end. While his net worth is nowhere near that of his successor, Obama will leave office a very rich man. Based on a recent study by American University […]

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Anti-Trump protesters stage Washington civil rights march; Obama advises president-elect

Freedom Reporter — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 19:29:24 +0000

United States (U.S.) civil rights activists kicked off a week of protests ahead of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration with a march in Washington on Saturday, vowing to keep fighting for equality and justice under the upcoming administration. Chanting “no justice, no peace,” a few thousand protesters headed by the Rev. Al Sharpton marched along the […]

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Obama: ‘Yes we did’, U.S. President bids farewell in nostalgic last speech

Freedom Reporter — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 09:34:00 +0000

President Barack Obama bid farewell to the nation Tuesday in an emotional speech that sought to comfort a country on edge over rapid economic changes, persistent security threats and the election of Donald Trump. Forceful at times and tearful at others, Obama’s valedictory speech in his hometown of Chicago was a public meditation on the […]

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Obama cries

Freedom Reporter — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 09:19:34 +0000

United States (U.S.) President Barack Obama wipes away tears as he speaks during his farewell address in Chicago, Illinois…on Tuesday.

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