Obama’s gaffe about the WHCD shooter is just the latest in the former president’s legacy of lies
The article criticizes former President Barack Obama for allegedly misrepresenting the motives of the shooter at the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, arguing it fits a broader pattern of dishonesty throughout his post-presidency and time in office. It claims Obama has consistently prioritized political narrative over truth, citing his response to Ferguson, the Affordable Care Act, and the Hamas attack on Israel. The piece portrays Obama as a partisan figure who undermines democratic norms through gerrymandering advocacy and inflammatory rhetoric. Overall, it presents a highly critical view of Obama’s legacy, accusing him of cynicism and moral inconsistency.
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Opinion Obama’s gaffe about the WHCD shooter is just the latest in the former president’s legacy of lies By Isaac Schorr Published April 28, 2026, 10:16 p.m. ET Former President Barack Obama speaks with students during a visit to Learning Through Play Pre-K with Mayor Zohran Mamdani, in the Bronx in New York, Saturday, April 18, 2026. AP Barack Obama’s tacky, hyperpartisan post-presidency is welcome insofar as it serves to remind the public of his tacky, hyperpartisan leadership style. “Although we don’t yet have the details about the motives behind last night’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. . . ,” began Obama’s Sunday evening statement about the gunman who showed up in Washington the night before.
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