04.11.2026 10:00
Following the midterm elections in the US, former President Barack Obama made a noteworthy statement. Stating that the American people want a politics that unites rather than divides, Obama said that the election results were possible through candidates from different views coming together on common values. Reminding that the Trump administration would remain in office for two more years, Obama said, 'Our job is to roll up our sleeves, make changes wherever we have authority, prevent further damage, and lay the foundations for the future.'
Following the midterm election results in the US, former President Barack Obama assessed the message delivered by the American people. Emphasizing that voters are seeking unity and concrete solutions, Obama drew attention to the importance of candidates from different political views coming together around shared values. Thanking election officials and volunteers, the former President also commented on the remaining two years of Donald Trump's administration.
"THE AMERICAN PEOPLE SENT A CLEAR MESSAGE"
Stating that the election results revealed the public's expectations from politics, Obama said in his statement:
"Tonight the American people sent a clear message. They want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and leaders who offer concrete solutions to the problems they face."
"THEY HELD DIFFERENT VIEWS BUT CAME TOGETHER ON SHARED VALUES"
Expressing that the results were made possible thanks to the efforts of candidates who entered races in different parts of the country, Obama said that candidates also took responsibility in areas previously seen as difficult to win.
Obama continued his statement: "These results were made possible across every region of the country, including places previously seen as a distant possibility to win, thanks to exceptional candidates stepping forward. They came from different backgrounds and represented various political views. But shared values, their belief in public service, and their determination to put the people in their own districts and states above all else united them."
"WE OWE THANKS TO ELECTION OFFICIALS FROM BOTH PARTIES"
Also touching on the contribution of those involved in carrying out the elections smoothly, Obama thanked election officials and volunteers from both the Democratic and Republican Parties.
The former President said in his message: "We also owe thanks to the thousands of election officials and volunteers from both parties who ensured the elections were carried out smoothly and who fulfilled one of the most fundamental functions of our democracy."
"THIS ADMINISTRATION HAS TWO MORE YEARS"
In the final part of his statement, Obama reminded that the Trump administration will remain in office for two more years and drew attention to what needs to be done in the period ahead. The former President concluded his message with these words: "This administration has two more years left in its term. But now our task is to roll up our sleeves, make changes wherever we have the authority, prevent further harm, and lay the foundations for the future."