Chicago: Former President Barack Obama returned to his adopted home for his first public event since leaving the White House, pledging to prepare the next generation of political leadership in the US.
“This community taught me that ordinary people, when working together, can do extraordinary things,” Obama said at the University of Chicago. He said he still cared about problems like economic inequality, climate, justice & violence.
On Monday, Obama began a series of appearances in the US and Europe. Aides said Obama did not intend to use his platform to directly challenge President Trump, despite his successor's efforts to reverse his policies.
But the event gave an example of the pressure Obama will be under to speak out. Questions on Trump will present a tricky moment for Obama, who has expressed respect for the way George Bush avoided criticising him.
