Obama is just jealous.
Former President Barack Obama has reignited political tensions — launching an unexpected attack on President Donald Trump and the many American institutions now cooperating with his administration.
Speaking on Marc Maron’s “WTF” podcast, Obama scolded law firms, universities, and major corporations for what he called “caving” to the Trump White House. He claimed they should stand by their “progressive convictions,” even if that means losing federal grants or facing legal consequences.
Obama urged universities to resist Trump’s accountability reforms, saying:
“Let’s see if we can ride this out, because what we’re not going to do is compromise our basic academic independence.”
He even suggested that businesses should ignore the administration’s efforts to restore merit-based hiring, arguing that firms must continue prioritizing racial and gender quotas. “We think it’s important to hire people from different backgrounds,” Obama said.
Obama’s Remarks Come Amid Growing Investigations
Under President Trump’s second administration, multiple elite universities — including Columbia, Harvard, and Cornell — are under investigation for alleged civil rights violations and antisemitism on campus.
- Columbia agreed to a $221 million settlement to restore funding that was revoked following an Education Department probe.
- Trump has hinted that Harvard may soon finalize a $500 million settlement, which could help fund new trade schools aimed at working-class Americans.
These moves reflect Trump’s broader effort to end taxpayer funding for institutions promoting bias, censorship, or political discrimination.
Corporations and Law Firms Falling in Line
Across the country, many corporations have quietly rolled back “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) programs after seeing massive customer backlash.
Companies like Target, Google, and Amazon have reversed controversial policies that critics say discriminated against qualified American workers.
At the same time, some law firms are partnering with the White House to assist in federal initiatives supporting border security, economic fairness, and equal opportunity hiring — cornerstones of Trump’s America-First agenda.
Obama’s Message: Protect the Elites, Not the People
Obama’s comments highlight just how out of touch the left’s political elite have become. While ordinary Americans are struggling with rising costs, global unrest, and censorship from woke institutions, Obama seems more concerned about protecting ivory-tower ideology.
President Trump’s administration, on the other hand, continues to restore fairness, patriotism, and free speech — values cherished by millions of working-class Americans who have had enough of the double standards.
Bottom Line
Obama’s strange attack isn’t just about policy — it’s about power.
The left’s elite institutions are losing influence, while Trump’s movement continues to expand across every sector of American life.
The message from voters is clear: It’s time to stand with common sense, not the swamp.