White House Portrait Unveiling Ceremony for fmr President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden host the unveiling of the official White House portraits of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama.
Barack Obama: "I've always described the presidency as a relay race; you take the baton from someone, you run your leg as hard and as well as you can and then you hand it off to someone else, knowing that your work will be incomplete. The portraits hanging in the White House chronicle the runners in that race, each of us tasked with trying to bring the country we love closer to its highest aspirations. And when future generations walk these halls and look up at these portraits I hope they get a better, honest sense of who Michelle and I were. And I hope they leave with a better understanding that if we can make it here, they can, too. They can do remarkable things, too."
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Trump should have hosted the Obamas for the unveiling just as the Obamas hosted George W. & Laura Bush’s unveiling w/class & kindness despite party lines.
@fjmarcliff1390
3 ай бұрын
Trump does not have that level of class.
Trump didn’t have the class to do this during his own administration, which is the custom.
@Sweettooth25
7 ай бұрын
He’s trash with money
Barack Obama standing against a white backdrop is so symbolic. Congratulations, Mr. President 🙏🏻
I love them so much! They were the best thing that happened to the USA ! I am Canadian and I wish they could have been here , they are wonderful! ❤️❤️
Ohhhh Trump is mad as hell right now in his basement at Mar-a-lago. This is nightmare to him 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@erniegouws7262
Жыл бұрын
No sweetie pie, he's planning to expose the swamp 🤔💪⚔️😂
@fdama
Жыл бұрын
@@erniegouws7262 won't be possible from jail.
@lorilopez1673
Жыл бұрын
Ernie he had 4 years and brought in his own swamp
@erniegouws7262
Жыл бұрын
@@lorilopez1673 Trump live near a swamp (everglades in case you don't know)... Obiden's is the swamp 🖐️
These portraits are SO much better than the ones at the National Portrait Gallery.
Awesome to hear normal classy people speak positively with hope and reason to vote.
@EcceHomo1088
Жыл бұрын
Obama droned an American child… in a crowded restaurant… in a country we weren’t at war with… not only killing him… but civilians… and this made your day… wow
Omg, wake up sheep
Why in the world did the artist give Obama a White background and nothing but him in the midst!!😂😂 How ugly is that?? The camera person didn't even want to zoom in on it!!😮
Michelle Obama will run for democratic Presidential nominee in 2024. After watching this my son and I both became one hundred percent positive that that will happen. Pay attention to people's body language. As of this video, it was already decided.
His speech is just amazing, the tone, pace, jokes combined with insights.
These portraits looks insane, especially Obama’s. Looks photorealistic
@mmjhcb
Жыл бұрын
I agree. They look insane!
@IronBitch-SapphireandIron
Жыл бұрын
They are good❤️
@annieparker3107
Жыл бұрын
Well I like them.
@geeewiz2231
Жыл бұрын
His was meant to be. Very Good.
@SuperTruthful
Жыл бұрын
yes it does
Eloquent beyond imagination. Michelle is damn Powerful
@MsAngiemac97
Жыл бұрын
Most dudes are.
Oh my God gross a picture of Big Mike and Urkel, makes me want to throw up how disgusting!
Thank You Obamas, for the speech we all needed, but didn't know, how much we needed it. Just sad it took so long.
@agamaseablue5490
Жыл бұрын
Now no presidente
@jimmyjames9752
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣😂🤣🤣 CHINA PUPPET
@luzfoster1564
Жыл бұрын
Laurie Kenney, I don't watch those two I just saw it on Fox. I won't watch them for nothing. I don't have time for this kind of phony people. I rather watch snakes on TV.
@wadecarmen7501
Жыл бұрын
@@luzfoster1564 phony is any episode of the Kardashians
@wadecarmen7501
Жыл бұрын
The south hates them.
In particular, watch from 7:30 for a fond memory of what it was like to have an age-appropriate well-spoken human being in command. Oh, how how long for that sense of safety and sanity.
@dr.emilschaffhausen4683
Жыл бұрын
Well-spoken doesn't mean intelligent, nor does it tell you anything about ideology. Look at his mentors. Look at the Clinton's mentors. They got rich being in power, and in the end the people got nothing but empty rhetoric. Yeah, great speech. He could sell you a used lemon, eh?
@davem3fan
Жыл бұрын
@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 My only policy gripe with Obama was his failure to legalize cannabis. If you told me anything he did "wrong" I would likely be glad to disagree.
@EcceHomo1088
Жыл бұрын
@@davem3fan you think articulation is the most important thing for a president…? That’s a shame… especially when he droned an American citizen… in a crowded restaurant… in a country we weren’t at war with… but yeah… “articulation” and “sweet whispers of nothings” are your bread and butter….
@NWOterminated
Жыл бұрын
@@davem3fan lol so just because this snake talked like a professional means he was good? God no wonder america is sh1thole. He literally destroyed this country bro😂😂😂a wolf in sheeps clothing
@shawndavis9485
Жыл бұрын
@@EcceHomo1088 Articulation is very important for any leader.
Absolutely beautiful. I thank President Biden for having the class to do this for the Obamas.
@christiangirl2222
6 ай бұрын
Still thanking Obama ????? Please tell me you aren't that blind
@dylancloud97
Ай бұрын
@@christiangirl2222he said thank you Biden you moron
So nice. They picked the transgender colors🏳️⚧️ for big Mike’s pic. But I’m sure it’s just a coincidence.
What is the difference btw the White House and National Portrait galleries?
@dylancloud97
Ай бұрын
Ones the official state portrait the other was mostly for show
FJB!
I can't stand how he swings his head around. I can't stand him period, or his hussyband. Ewwww.
Am I mistaken here or didn't the Obamas already have their presidential portraits unveiled a couple of years ago? I've been trying to learn why they're doing a second portrait unveiling but I haven't found any answers. I'd appreciate if someone could let me know why there's a second unveiling.
@knowledgeequips9604
Жыл бұрын
Those were in the National Museum. These are official White House Portraits to be hung with those of past Presidents and First Ladies. Trump's petty, jealous a$$ refused to hang the Obama's portraits. He is such a jerk. This is traditionally done by the current sitting president for the former POTUS and FLOTUS.
@aetheriality
Жыл бұрын
he said it was for the national portrait gallery, this for the whitehouse
@debmcnamara4493
Жыл бұрын
Those were for the National Portrait gallery.
@pharoah-ahmose6075
Жыл бұрын
No trump refused to do it
@usernamena2324
Жыл бұрын
@@pharoah-ahmose6075 Actually it was under Biden.
This is eating Fox News and extreme right wingers right now, lol
@ScoobyRemmi
Жыл бұрын
The fact that he fucked over the hard working americans with obamacare eats at the right. No one cares about this. He needs to move on and stop going to the white house.....hes done
@julithajohnson9196
Жыл бұрын
Dency and class always eat fox News and extreme right wingers asses up. They are not use of it. Lol 😆 🤣 😂
@independentthinker315
Жыл бұрын
I'm a longtime registered Independent voter and they are a POS and I came from Illinois!!🤫🤐
@erniegouws7262
Жыл бұрын
Actually no, we watching the clown show.... soon they'll be EXPOSED to what they had planned all these decades ... Justice is coming while they are desperate to hang on to their schemes... God is righteousness ⚔️🙏
First of all, thank you Family Obama for being such a inspiring personalities. The world never realised till now 🙏what you all did for us, at least that's how i see it. Enjoy these incredible marvelous paintings and hopefully everybody in the future will admire as a legacy. Grateful greetings from The Netherlands! 🇳🇱
@dr.emilschaffhausen4683
Жыл бұрын
What did they do "for us"? What was Obama's best policy for America?
@wadecarmen7501
Жыл бұрын
@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 what d> Trump do for us?
@ChantYip
Жыл бұрын
@@wadecarmen7501 Trump cut business taxes as soon as he became president and the economy and job growth grew nicely at higher level and the oil price dropped because he stimulate production and exploration. For the first time we were self sufficient in oil and gas. As contrast to the idiot Biden who cancelled Keystone Pipelines the first few days in the WH and forbid oil and gas production in federal land and private land as well. Then turned around to import oil and gas from Venezuela, Saudi and Russia. It the oil does not double, it would be tripple the price when Trump was in the WH.
@statetn7586
Жыл бұрын
@@wadecarmen7501 I don't believe that was the question. I'm still waiting on the answer
@AudioPervert1
Жыл бұрын
A Thug, A War criminal. Assholx mascot of corporate america. Whats worse a complete narcissistic assholx. (yes these are all expert american opinions - of people way more intelligent than this vicious assholx)
Michelle Obama truly has remarkable way of throwing shade without it sounding like she is. I hope that she's speaking at the 2024 DNC
This is nice but his portrait by Kehinde Wiley is still my favorite. It’s stunning and even more unreal in person. I love that it’s such a stark contrast to the other portraits - great metaphor for his terms in office.
Good afternoune you Président Joe Biden A'nd Présidente Kamala harice And Président Barack Obama And chère Michelle Obama 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Good times I miss the days of just a brown suit being unlawful
@aaron-n
Жыл бұрын
He did bomb a shit ton of civilians with drones. Thankfully Biden has drawn down the drone war significantly, one of his underrated achievements.
@noneyabizz8337
Жыл бұрын
you weren't paying attention then, most his presidency was a shit show.
@AntiMasonic93
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, Sleepy Joe is a boring speaker. Jill Biden is a pretty granny though.
@wellokayyes1266
Жыл бұрын
We were in the dark then however trusting our government and all its agencies without question. Then Trump came in like a wrecking ball and exposed some real truth, and now I cannot unsee our government for what it really is. A mess. But I absolutely miss those days as well my friend. Simpler times. For sure.
@rwc20071
Жыл бұрын
Yeah...I suppose fast and furious never happened, IRS scandal never happened
Trump eat your HEART OUT. ❤
Okay, I got my answer. The other portraits were for the National Portrait Gallery. It's so good to hear both of you speak again.
@AudioPervert1
Жыл бұрын
A Thug, A War criminal. Assholx mascot of corporate america. Whats worse a complete narcissistic assholx. (yes these are all expert american opinions - of people way more intelligent than this vicious assholx)
So ... I guess Michelle's portrait is a .jpg while Obama's is a .png?
@erniegouws7262
Жыл бұрын
Because he's more evil then her😂😂😂
The Obama’s are pure class. I’m so glad I lived long enough to see intelligent people occupying the White House, putting dignity where it’s greatly lacking, and attempting to make changes the majority of citizens have expressly stated it wants and needs.
@David-vn2id
Жыл бұрын
You are clueless. These people are evil. GOD bless your heart and all of you that feel the same way. GOD bless us all.
@skeptick6513
Жыл бұрын
Try looking at actual facts and reality rather than superficial crap. The guy did very little for most of us but obviously did a whole lot for himself. Wake up
@geeewiz2231
Жыл бұрын
Amen and Amen Bless President Biden and continue to Bless the Obama family with their abundant Love for one another.
@JB-uv4hm
Жыл бұрын
@@David-vn2id evil? And yet you invoke ‘god.’ You’re a sad excuse for a citizen.
@wadecarmen7501
Жыл бұрын
@@David-vn2id Trumps are worse. About as useless as your phony god
The only good a Trump portrait is good for is Target practice.
michelle always looks like a million bucks
@michaelofcvan6579
Жыл бұрын
Ten million bucks.
@darlenezombro9249
Жыл бұрын
Lol
We aren't a democracy, we're a republic 🤡 show.
@Asemodeous
Жыл бұрын
America is a liberal democracy.
@Adam-im4hm
Жыл бұрын
@@Asemodeous no, it literally isn't. It's a constitutional republic.
@Asemodeous
Жыл бұрын
@@Adam-im4hm A liberal democracy is defined as one where the populace has a wide franchise to vote in democratic elections. Which we have in America thanks to the 13th, 15th, 17th, 19th, and 24th amendments. Thanks for admitting that you hate America. A 'constitutional republic' tells you literally nothing since republic tells you who owns the country not how the country is run. You can have democratic republics or you can have parliamentary republics, for example. Germany is a parliamentary democratic republic. Caught up, boy?
@Adam-im4hm
Жыл бұрын
@@Asemodeous just because there is some overlap of definitions the fact is the US is a constitutional republic, not a democracy. That being said it's certainly drifting away from liberal and heading towards a leftist technocracy. The "constitutional" part in constitutional republic i.e. the actual constitution is pretty descriptive of why form of government we have... ps now you are caught up 😉
@stovepipe1015
Жыл бұрын
@@Asemodeous America is 100% a Republic, look it up. And how is someone stating that America is a Constitutional Republic, proof that they hate America? I'm a retired History Teacher, China is a Democratic Republic, Congo is a Democratic Republic, etc. You liberals try to twist everything, now, thanks to you wordsmiths, Democracy means liberal communism. A pedophile is now a Minor Attracted Person, an Illegal Alien is now an Undocumented Person, and a Criminal is a victim.
Don't say anything bad about B.O. or his husband!
@lakittawoods7457
Жыл бұрын
You are ignorant
@lorilopez1673
Жыл бұрын
Are we in high school?
I love these portraits. I could geek out for so long…
Michelle did not come toplay with that speech. ❤
@Hammerton32
6 ай бұрын
home-run!
Love that Michelle showed up with braids.
@louiseoliver4356
Жыл бұрын
Hi there.You seem look alot like the future i have been hoping for ..Would be very nice to get to know ..How are you doing today ?
This was supposed to be Trump's job, but the guy is full on hatred to give respect to his predecessor.
Obama and your better half Micheal Obama I feel great knowing both of you are here to help everyone our country recover and a New direction God bless you
10% FOR THE BIG GUY CHINA JOE 🇨🇳
They came out fantastic and they are both so humble and caring 🥰
America will never have a president like obama ever again.
Soooooo happy to see you all back in the White house. Love 💘 y'all.
@EcceHomo1088
Жыл бұрын
Obama droned an American child… in a crowded restaurant… in a country we weren’t at war with… not only killing him… but civilians…
Did the Yemen representative make the trip?
Mrs. Obama's is good, but his is terrible. As a painting, the likeness is amazing but as a portrait for a president that will hang in the White House, it's terrible.
What’s is going on? Why Obama in White House? Is something wrong?
Let’s Go Brandon
Is there going to be an empty frame between Obama and Biden? That would be totally fine with me. (or will his mug shot just get blown up?)
Too funny!
@agamaseablue5490
Жыл бұрын
Love ♥️🇺🇲🙏 Best Trump presidente
Frauds
Leader of the Democratic Party B. Obama I trust you pretty easy
September 7, 2022. Gorgeous Portraits of President @BarackObama and 1st Lady @MichelleObama. The best part receiving it from Patriot President @JoeBiden. I am so happy for today seen both President together and both 1st ladies. God Bless them and their families. 🥰
Makes me wonder if Obama wanted to wait til Trump was out of office, or if Trump didn’t want to do it for Obama. Obama presented George Bush’s portrait in 2012..
Trump removed everything they had to do with obama in the white house so now they gonna fill tf up hilarious
Biden has no idea what’s going on
Disgusting. It’s not a her!
I thought they already did this like 2 other times
@Ilive4moneyable
Жыл бұрын
They got tired of the trump.memes and threw the bush portraits in the trash lol
@lidiadiaz8393
Жыл бұрын
No. Not in the White House. Which is a tradition that the former traitor did not do!
@basiabasia3387
Жыл бұрын
wel, the two are "special" thus need more of their portraits unveiled, ... there are MORE COMING!
@erniegouws7262
Жыл бұрын
It's all staged, he's still president, Biden just a cognitive puppet taking orders from Obama... truth will come out sooner than later 😂
I can't wait for Biden to welcome the Trumps to the White House for their portraits.
True leaders! Life was good during the Obamas presidency.
@lindamarsh3335
Жыл бұрын
Oh really? Ben Ghazi was good?????
Michelle Obama's speech will remain for the ages.
While listening to fmr President Obama and to fmr First Lady Michelle, I am reminded of how much I miss these two compassionate, playful, and integrity-filled members of our species. May we observe future generations of politicians mirroring as well as bringing their own humanity and integrity into their government positions and responsibilities. We can rise above the hate if we are willing to treat the disease that it draws its power from. 🌺⚖
@Asemodeous
Жыл бұрын
So shocking to see two grown adults that can laugh to each other and about themselves in a human manner after four years of that orange criminal flopping about and ruining everything.
@stovepipe1015
Жыл бұрын
@@AsemodeousAmerica never did better than under the leadership of President Trump, just look at the Statistics, but I know you won't.
@JustSomeGoy
Жыл бұрын
Baahhhhhhh🐑🐑🐑
@Asemodeous
Жыл бұрын
@@stovepipe1015 Historians already rank Trump as one of the worst presidents. Which is impressive.
@stovepipe1015
Жыл бұрын
@@Asemodeous "Historians", give me a freaking break, just look at the commen5t ratio, out of 187 Comments, 7 people are pro leftist, you are just a vocal minority.
the obama portait is disappointing. a white background? it looks jarring.
She had that dress on for the portrait she never wears anything so revealing say a lot she even made the artist lie about who she is
Thank you sir for the words of wisdom from the family as well. The words inspired me and my family. This words improve us.
What a moment of real joy seen these two again.
@EcceHomo1088
Жыл бұрын
Obama droned an American child… in a crowded restaurant… in a country we weren’t at war with… not only killing him… but civilians…
President Obama & former First Lady Michelle will never Walk Alone. Your are such an example of persons from a humble back ground just as our Lord Jesus Christ. God bless Obamas, the Bidens & America.
@EcceHomo1088
Жыл бұрын
Obama droned an American child… in a crowded restaurant… in a country we weren’t at war with… not only killing him… but civilians… and this made your day… wow
@amazingtopics6894
Жыл бұрын
LOL...
Michael has a blue dress.
😡😡😡😡 Smiley want to be in that painting 🖼️ 😡😡😡😡 when am I going to get discovered
Trump must be there! Not that people
Obama is starting to look as old as Joe
Trump was an American horror story
I'm confused here..😕 Isn't the White House former President's portrait only for the ones that been a President of the USA!!!???.. I do like them very much!!! But Michelle Obama was not an USA President? Why is there a portrait of her? Ummmm... Can anyone please explain that to me? Thank you...
Fantastic speeches. I miss these two so much. Kind, truthful, and class.
@juul_seller_god6859
Жыл бұрын
one of those is right
@JustSomeGoy
Жыл бұрын
Baahhhhhhh🐑🐑🐑
@jakewalker138
Жыл бұрын
Nice one
Just the sheer joy that Barack mentioned the Tan Suit brought so much laughter and love for his legacy. He is truly missed.
@aeroripper
Жыл бұрын
That particular fox news 'scandal' was pretty hilarious.
I'm so grateful
I was wondering when this was going to happen ! Still very professional and easy going ….A favorite for sure !
@EcceHomo1088
Жыл бұрын
Obama droned an American child… in a crowded restaurant… in a country we weren’t at war with… not only killing him… but civilians….
@mauricecoelho3846
Жыл бұрын
@@EcceHomo1088 nice try but you’ll have to do a lot better than that to convince the vast amount of Americans who find him more popular than the one who was President after him !
@EcceHomo1088
Жыл бұрын
@@mauricecoelho3846 I’m talking about Obama… but since you brought up Trump… at least he didn’t blow up Americans on purpose… or start any new wars… and actually tried to bring my brothers home that Biden got killed in Afghanistan… yes i actually knew marines there that died that day we surrendered… I don’t have to do the convincing… you’ve already lost your mind thinking these people have your best interests at heart… especially while they experiment on and sterilize kids like the nazis did in Germany…
@mauricecoelho3846
Жыл бұрын
@@EcceHomo1088 so you’re telling me Trump has no American blood on his hands ?
@EcceHomo1088
Жыл бұрын
@@mauricecoelho3846 no… he does… a lot less then any modern president other then Biden (so far)… but they aren’t hanging his picture are they…
Where did they hold this ceremony, GITMO?
@rudolphbradshaw6124
Жыл бұрын
DonPeter's, you need a life,
@erniegouws7262
Жыл бұрын
White House bunker 😂
Much better. Beautifully done.
i love Obama's speeches....can laugh along in parts of it
The best most ethical president ever ..
@MaleficentMama
Жыл бұрын
So true.
@stovepipe1015
Жыл бұрын
🤮
@andreasgarden4852
Жыл бұрын
Nope!
@berniesully9173
Жыл бұрын
HAHAHA 🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮
@berniesully9173
Жыл бұрын
@@marys33794 🤪
Huh?
What portrait is this? The Presidential portrait was completed years and years ago. What is this about?
@basiabasia3387
Жыл бұрын
JUST SPENDING SOME MORE OF TAXPAYERS MONEY!!
@lorilopez1673
Жыл бұрын
Trump chose to not display them even though its tradition.
@bradrichards8122
Жыл бұрын
@@lorilopez1673 Really? Sounds made up
YUCK
Awesome portraits of two great ppl. Thank you President Obama and Mrs. Obama.
@JustSomeGoy
Жыл бұрын
Baahhhhhhh🐑🐑🐑
@jlocey87
Жыл бұрын
@@JustSomeGoy REAL AMERICANS have guessed which side you are on ... bless your heart...train wreck this is not your station.
@JustSomeGoy
Жыл бұрын
@@jlocey87 I'm on the side of America and American's first...are you talking about the real South Americans? Yeah, the cartels love the democrats and the swamp in DC.
@JustSomeGoy
Жыл бұрын
@GreatWhiteBuckwheat I'm not crying, I'm paying ridiculous prices for everything like everyone else, thanks for people voting with hate instead of intelligence. If you support Pedo Joe, you cannot be saved.
@JustSomeGoy
Жыл бұрын
@GreatWhiteBuckwheat here the emoji you're thinking of: 🇺🇲
finally descencey restored to the WH
@legodestroyer11
Жыл бұрын
LMAO
@legodestroyer11
Жыл бұрын
LMAO
@independentthinker315
Жыл бұрын
Bot
@EcceHomo1088
Жыл бұрын
Obama droned an American child… in a crowded restaurant… in a country we weren’t at war with… not only killing him… but civilians…
Best First Lady ever!!!!!🥹💗”Love you Michelle”!!!! Still miss them both so much!!
@wadecarmen7501
Жыл бұрын
Worse FLOTUS: the skank Trump married
Portraits are absolutely stunning.
Obama is a divine speaker
@erniegouws7262
Жыл бұрын
The devil have a couple of good ones yes😂
R.I.P. Joan Rivers
Very undeserving. They stared the Anti American rhetoric!
I feel ill
Normal, classy well spoken PRESIDENT.💙💙
This woman idolise the White House and realise little if at all of the Holy Scripture.
Wow, lovely portrait of first Trans Man to be our First Lady ! Very Historic in so many ways !!
@Sweettooth25
7 ай бұрын
Keep hating. She’s living her best life and is adored by millions.
I love the OBAMA family!!! 02/08/24🙏✌️
I thought they did that ? Obama had one with garden behind him and then Michele had one that was more black and white modern ...
@rinato7757
Жыл бұрын
They are for national gallery... These are for the white house.
@solitairedoll
Жыл бұрын
These will be displayed in the White House. The portraits you are referencing are in the National Portrait Gallery.
Long Live the Obama Family of Greatness
Michelle portrait is spicy