Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kevin E G Perry

Barack Obama says he doesn’t want to become a ‘commentator’ like Jon Stewart

Barack Obama has said he avoids speaking out about contemporary politics more often because he doesn’t want to become a “commentator” like Jon Stewart.

The former president has rarely spoken about his successors since leaving office in 2017, outside of special occasions such as midterms.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.