Obama Caught In ‘Telling’ Moment During ‘Hypocritical’ Forum Speechc

Former President Barack Obama stirred controversy during his speech at the 2024 Democracy Forum, where he accused Republicans of undermining democratic norms by “stacking the deck,” suppressing votes, “weaponizing” the Justice Department, and “politicizing” the military. Critics argued that many of these claims could easily be applied to Democrats, accusing Obama of hypocrisy and projecting his party’s actions onto Republicans.

One moment in the speech drew particular attention, as Obama briefly paused while warning about efforts to “lock in a permanent grip on power.” Observers speculated that he seemed to catch himself before exposing strategies that critics say align more closely with his own party’s approach. Conservative figures like Kevin Sorbo and Collin Rugg called the pause “telling,” with Sorbo quipping that Obama “almost broke character.”

The speech also reignited discussion about Obama’s influence within the Democratic Party. Reports suggest he played a key role in persuading President Biden to step aside after a poor debate performance against President-elect Donald Trump. Actor George Clooney, who had publicly supported Biden’s withdrawal, is reportedly frustrated with Obama for leaving him to face the fallout. Clooney’s associates described him as feeling “used” after advocating for Biden’s exit on Obama’s behalf.