Offering a rare glimpse into his thoughts on his post-presidency, Obama suggested once he was out of office he would uphold the tradition of ex-presidents stepping aside quietly to allow their successors space to govern. He wanted to give Trump the same chance to pursue his agenda “without somebody popping off” at every turn.But Obama suggested there may be limits to his silence. Obama, who has consistently praised Bush for the way he’s handled his ex-presidency, faces a conundrum about how to handle his own.
LIMA, Peru – President Barack Obama said Sunday he doesn’t intend to become his successor’s constant critic — but reserved the right to speak out if President-elect Donald Trump or his policies breach certain “values or ideals.”
Offering a rare glimpse into his thoughts on his post-presidency, Obama suggested once he was out of office he would uphold the tradition of ex-presidents stepping aside…
