The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/barack-obama/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Barack Obama | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/barack-obama/ 32 32 Trump to attend White House Correspondents Association gala after years of boycott https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-to-attend-white-house-correspondents-association-gala-after-years-of-boycott/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:46:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3809582 Journalists urge organizers of Saturday night's event to protest Trump's bid 'to trample freedom of the press' during presidency

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]]> Shutting down buzz, Obama says no evidence aliens have made contact https://www.timesofisrael.com/shutting-down-buzz-obama-says-no-evidence-aliens-have-made-contact/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:20:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3755573 Former US president clarifies he wasn't saying he knows aliens exist during jocular interview, only that they likely do, but probably have not visited Earth

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]]> Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump racist monkey clip https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-deplores-lack-of-shame-after-trump-racist-monkey-clip/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 07:59:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3754744 In interview, former US president asserts most Americans find such behavior 'deeply troubling,' will hurt Republicans in midterms; denounces 'dictatorship-like' immigration policies

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]]> Israel looks to wean itself off US aid, but breaking free could cost both sides https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-looks-to-wean-itself-off-us-aid-but-breaking-free-could-cost-both-sides/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:22:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3743329 As PM urges 'maximal independence' after years of getting billions from Washington, past officials say IDF can benefit from more freedom, but shift could also destabilize region

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]]> Trump posts, then deletes, video that includes racist depiction of Obamas as apes https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-posts-then-deletes-video-that-includes-racist-depiction-of-obamas-as-apes/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:45:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3749633 White House initially rejects 'fake outrage' over video on US president's Truth Social account, before blaming an unnamed staff member

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]]> Obama calls Mamdani, praises his campaign, offers to be ‘sounding board’ if he wins https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-calls-mamdani-praises-his-campaign-offers-to-be-sounding-board-if-he-wins/ Sun, 02 Nov 2025 01:58:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3678915 Former US president's call seen as 'an important signal" of support, NY Times reports; string of Democratic leaders, though not all, have endorsed the anti-Israel frontrunner

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]]> Trump alleges Obama ‘coup’ as Epstein questions mount https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-alleges-obama-coup-as-epstein-questions-mount/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:41:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3604259 US president says probe of his 1st administration's handling of sex offender was a 'witch hunt,' asserts predecessor tried to 'steal' 2016 election; Obama calls claim 'outrageous'

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]]> Larry David teams up with the Obamas on US history comedy series https://www.timesofisrael.com/larry-david-teams-up-with-the-obamas-on-us-history-comedy-series/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:16:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3595942 The 78-year-old creator of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' co-writes, executive produces and stars in the new sketch show produced by the former president and first lady's Higher Ground

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]]> At Washington Cathedral funeral, Jimmy Carter remembered for humility and service https://www.timesofisrael.com/jimmy-carter-remembered-for-humility-service-at-washington-cathedral-funeral/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:09:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3456365 All living successors attend service for former president, which includes eulogies from two contemporaries he outlived; Biden hails fellow 1-term Democrat for fighting 'abuse in power'

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]]> ‘Yes she can’: Obama tells cheering Democrats US ready for a Harris presidency https://www.timesofisrael.com/yes-she-can-obama-says-us-ready-for-a-harris-presidency/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:55:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3358369 With the party united and the VP polling strongly, Democrats are making clear they believe they can defeat Trump as mood at DNC remains buoyant

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]]> Obamas endorse Harris for president, giving her expected but crucial support https://www.timesofisrael.com/obamas-endorsement-of-harris-gives-us-vp-expected-but-crucial-support/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:54:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3340704 Former US president and first lady are last major Democratic Party figures to lend public support for expected nominee after Biden dropped out of race

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]]> Biden, Obama, Clinton heckled over Gaza war handling at New York fundraiser https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-obama-clinton-heckled-over-gaza-war-handling-at-new-york-fundraiser/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:33:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3256202 Former presidents defend incumbent and presidential candidate from attacks, with Obama saying US leader 'doesn't have the luxury' of making decisions that will please everyone

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]]> ‘Matchless champion of the Jewish people’: Israeli, US officials mourn Joe Lieberman https://www.timesofisrael.com/matchless-champion-of-the-jewish-people-israeli-us-officials-mourn-joe-lieberman/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:52:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3255369 Allies and opponents pay tribute to the former Connecticut senator, whose career in public service blazed a path for religious Jews in American politics

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]]> 137 former US officials sign letter backing Biden support of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/116-former-us-officials-sign-letter-backing-biden-support-of-israel/ Sun, 19 Nov 2023 09:40:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3157218 Former Biden, Obama administration members praise US president's 'moral clarity, courageous leadership and staunch support of Israel,' agree ceasefire 'not possible at this time'

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]]> Daily Briefing Aug. 16: US envoy news; Holy Sepulchre renovation yields a trove https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-aug-16-us-envoy-news-renovation-at-holy-sepulchre-yields-finds/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:40:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3072915 US bureau chief Jacob Magid on the frontrunner for US ambassador and Democrats on Biden's Israel plans; feature writer Melanie Lidman on finds at Jerusalem church

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