President Barack Obama took to the pulpit during the funeral of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) where he talked about the ways in which Americans have taken to the streets demanding justice. He said that he hopes the legacy of Lewis will be not just the demand for a renewed Voting Rights Act, but to celebrate democracy with protests and marches in the streets.
It was a moment that touched the hearts of so many online, noting how the message came at a desperate time for those dedicated to a progressive movement for equal justice. The void of leadership under President Donald Trump propelled the memory of Obama even further.
See the tweets below:
Mitch McConnell caught a left hook this afternoon from President Obama at the John Lewis memorial, as did Chief Jus… https://t.co/BeA4iibRqV— Joy WE VOTED!! WEAR A MASK!! Reid 😷) (@Joy WE VOTED!! WEAR A MASK!! Reid 😷)) 1596132814.0
You know Trump is dumb but you don’t really grasp how fucking dumb he is until you listen to Obama speak.— Tony Posnanski (@Tony Posnanski) 1596131310.0
One of the saddest things about American politics is how many people could see figures like John Lewis and Barack O… https://t.co/dnvYQTbg1l— Ben Rhodes (@Ben Rhodes) 1596133402.0
The contrast between Obama calling to restore Voting Rights Act, end gerrymandering & eliminate filibuster and Trum… https://t.co/9TBjOoE8OU— Ari Berman (@Ari Berman) 1596133581.0
Going from an Obama speech to Trump’s tweets is like going from a steak dinner to a dogshit sandwich.— The Hoarse Whisperer (@The Hoarse Whisperer) 1596134102.0
So glad Obama went there!!! Trump is supressing the vote.— Cheri Jacobus (@Cheri Jacobus) 1596132280.0
Now that I've had a moment: the most powerful part of @BarackObama's speech, for me, was when he said that "I'm sur… https://t.co/Y2BABDALo7— Elie Mystal (@Elie Mystal) 1596134524.0
Obama hasn’t sullied his tribute to #JohnLewis by mentioning Trump’s name even once but make no mistake — shots are… https://t.co/GRe8FBY2jE— shauna (@shauna) 1596132598.0
Pretty obvious why Trump suddenly summoned the press; he was watching FOX (of all places!) carrying GW Bush, Clinto… https://t.co/eXjjY5CpsP— Jeff Greenfield (@Jeff Greenfield) 1596132880.0
Trump could never deliver a Eulogy like Obama. Obama just got an standing ovation at Eulogy. Let that sink in #ObamaWasBetterAtEverything— Eddie Rodriguez 🧢🇵🇷🌊 (@Eddie Rodriguez 🧢🇵🇷🌊) 1596132375.0
Obama is spitting hot fire right now and Trump is being roasted alive.— The USA Singers (@The USA Singers) 1596133129.0
Listening to My President speak restores my faith in the goodness of people and my hope for the nation. Oh, my. It… https://t.co/mFAU6LqjWy— Dogs4Biden/Harris (@Dogs4Biden/Harris) 1596131925.0
Obama brings it, with his clearest attack on Trump's federal government and its racist attempts to hinder voting ri… https://t.co/Ayf4ASc4lW— The Rude Pundit (@The Rude Pundit) 1596132472.0
Obama likens Trump having feds tear-gas protesters to the tactics of George Wallace.— Dan Froomkin/PressWatchers.org (@Dan Froomkin/PressWatchers.org) 1596132263.0
Barack Obama says to Donald Trump, I see your “delay the election” and raise your racist ass a MAKE VOTING A NATIONAL HOLIDAY.— Jason Overstreet 🩸🦷🗽 (@Jason Overstreet 🩸🦷🗽) 1596133245.0
Trump is seething in the White House today because no matter what Trump does, President Obama will always draw more… https://t.co/pDzL5wq9WN— Victoria Brownworth🎄🕎☮ (@Victoria Brownworth🎄🕎☮) 1596134298.0
Today, Barack Obama gave an eloquent, moving, inspiring, heartfelt eulogy of an American hero. Donald Trump did th… https://t.co/IRKQNTfETy— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@Mrs. Betty Bowers) 1596133913.0
Did not expect such a consequential, sharply defined @BarackObama speech on this occasion. Would have been easy to… https://t.co/bqHy4PQpls— Ronald Brownstein (@Ronald Brownstein) 1596133556.0
As President Obama, President Bush and President Clinton give eulogies at the John Lewis Funeral, President Trump s… https://t.co/Dh9zY2ueM1— Mrs. Krassenstein (@Mrs. Krassenstein) 1596130954.0
Make no mistake, what we just witnessed from Barack Obama is him saying, I’m officially ready to go to war with Donald Trump. Damn right.— Jason Overstreet 🩸🦷🗽 (@Jason Overstreet 🩸🦷🗽) 1596134283.0
Trump and his henchmen should be damn scared of Obama hitting the (virtual) road for Biden in the fall. https://t.co/By268XD0WJ— David Corn (@David Corn) 1596132668.0
Barack Obama: "George Wallace may be gone but we can witness the federal government using tear gas against peaceful… https://t.co/jnI2Cnv1su— Brian Tyler Cohen (@Brian Tyler Cohen) 1596132253.0
Did anyone notice that the name 'Trump' was not mentioned a single time in Obama's speech?— Carla Jean Lauter, 😷 M.E.S. (@Carla Jean Lauter, 😷 M.E.S.) 1596134401.0
America misses Obama. The world misses Obama. Trump is a hideous disgrace. #TrumpIsNotWell #WeWillVote… https://t.co/mRIKAYsNtk— Steve Rustad (@Steve Rustad) 1596132116.0
