Obama’s blunt message for Democrats: ‘Toughen up’

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Posted on AllSides July 14, 2025

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Former President Barack Obama issued a call to action for Democrats at a private fundraiser in New Jersey on Friday evening, urging those frustrated by the state of the country under President Donald Trump to “stand up for the things that you think are right.”

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