Obama had the most uplifting tweetstorm to kick off 2017, and you don’t want to miss it
After 8 years as our president, Obama is looking back on the remarkable progress we’ve made in honor of the New Year. It’s hard to deny that it’s been a rough 8 years for the president. He inherited war, pretty awful economic damage, and an extremely partisan government. And that’s not even to speak of the racism the Obamas have faced throughout his presidency. And yet, as FLOTUS Michelle said at the DNC, “When they go low, we go high.” And they did go high, every single year.
In honor of the new year, our president wanted to take a minute to reflect on everything accomplished in the 8 years of his presidency.
As we look ahead to the future, I wanted to take a moment to look back on the remarkable progress that you made possible these past 8 years.
— President Obama (@POTUS44) January 1, 2017
He shared this incredible chart showing the current state of jobs, and how much better things are looking than when he became president.
Facing the worst financial crisis in 80 years, you delivered the longest streak of job growth in our history. pic.twitter.com/Vk3PfRgZqF
— President Obama (@POTUS44) January 1, 2017
And how much healthcare has changed.
After decades of rising health care costs, today nearly every American now has access to the financial security of affordable health care. pic.twitter.com/5e4nEcCxIM
— President Obama (@POTUS44) January 1, 2017
He reminded us of the progress we’ve made to strengthen our country.
We traded foreign oil for clean energy, we doubled fuel efficiency standards, & we acted on a global scale to save the one planet we've got. pic.twitter.com/7alrOtHNIr
— President Obama (@POTUS44) January 1, 2017
And how we brought home our troops.
We brought home more of our troops & strengthened U.S. leadership—leading with diplomacy & partnering with nations to meet global problems.
— President Obama (@POTUS44) January 1, 2017
Too, he highlighted the importance of justice, and equality, not just for any one group, but for all of us.
From realizing marriage equality to removing barriers to opportunity, we've made history in our work to reaffirm that all are created equal.
— President Obama (@POTUS44) January 1, 2017
And, finally, he thanked us. All of us. And let us know he’s looking forward to being a citizen, just like we are.
It’s been the privilege of my life to serve as your President. I look forward to standing with you as a citizen. Happy New Year everybody.
— President Obama (@POTUS44) January 1, 2017
We feel so much better imagining that he’ll be at our side in the coming years, and that we’ll have someone as well educated, as thoughtful, and as deeply aware of how politics works at our side. All we can say, honestly, is thanks, Obama.
