Obama’s farewell speech: Obama’s version of “American Democracy”

The outgoing President warned against racism, anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim sentiment after he leaves office.

( January 11, 2017, Chicago, Sri Lanka Guardian) Barack Obama gave his farewell speech last night in his home town of Chicago – and warned of a threat to democracy under Donald Trump.

The crowd roared with chants of “four more years” as he took the stage.The tearful President thanked his wife, Michelle Obama – as well as Vice President Joe Biden and countless staff and supporters

But he used his final address to deliver a single message.He said American democracy is only possible because of the promise of inclusiveness and diversity.He said he was committed to a smooth transfer of power with the incoming Donald Trump administration – but the single mention of the President elect’s name raised boos from the audience.

Mr Obama told the crowd if they were unhappy with their elected representatives, they should get involved and run for office themselves.

Here’s Barack Obama’s farewell speech in full

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