Obama’s Last Thanksgiving Message Aimed at Trump

Be kind “no matter what lies ahead.”

President Obama just celebrated his last Thanksgiving holiday in the White House, but before he goes, he wanted to leave one last message of hope -- and really, a warning -- before the changing of the guard to Donald Trump. In a videotaped weekly address and a Facebook post, Obama urged Americans to be compassionate and accepting of everyone no matter who is in charge.

“We’ll give thanks for each other and all that God has given us,” Obama said in his video address. “And we’ll reflect on what truly binds us together as Americans.”

“That’s never been more important,” he continued, clearly setting up his swipes at Trump. “As a country, we’ve just emerged from a noisy, passionate, and sometimes, divisive campaign season. But a few short weeks later, Thanksgiving reminds us that no matter our differences, we’re still one people — part of something bigger than ourselves.”

Obama added:

“And we honor all people, from the first Americans to our newest arrivals, who continue to shape our nation’s story, enrich our heritage, and give meaning to our founding values — values we must never take for granted. That in America, we are bound not by any one race or religion, but rather an adherence to a common belief that all of us are created equal, that we may think, worship, speak, and love as we please.”

Founding values are indeed important to defend, but Obama was careful to reiterate that we must “welcome the contributions of all people” which if his administration is any example, includes illegal aliens and Islamic terrorists to thrive on our lands -- something Trump and his supporters decidedly oppose.

It was much the same message on Facebook where Obama gave the example of his children as how to employ optimism in the face of an uncertain future under the new president.

“They treat people with the respect and understanding that all of us deserve -- no matter who we are, where we come from, who we love, or what we believe. It's that bedrock belief in decency that can only come from an inherent optimism about the road ahead,” he wrote.

“Because of them, I feel more certain than ever that -- no matter what lies ahead -- America will always be shaped by those who strive to be kind, giving, and fearless about the future.”

It's hard not to notice he is talking to the 60 million Americans who voted for his replacement as if they aren't kind or giving because of their politics.

 

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