In an interview with ABC's "Good Morning America" on June 17, Obama stated, "People are feeling a bit frustrated right now," but added, "We will go through another period, and young people will emerge, along with new leaders."
He noted that since leaving office, he has refrained from directly engaging in political debates and views himself more as a "coach" helping the next generation rather than a participant in politics.
This interview coincided with the upcoming opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. The center will hold an invitation-only opening ceremony on June 18 and will open to the public on June 19, coinciding with Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Located in Jackson Park on Chicago's South Side, the facility is designed to serve as a space for civic education, community engagement, and leadership development. Obama expressed his hope that it will be a place that inspires young people.
Michelle Obama also emphasized that even amid intense partisan divisions, messages of hope and change remain possible, urging people to demand a better country.
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