Obama: "In the Oval Office, you are constantly reminded that you don't just represent yourself or your party.

[sheshe2]

On May 10, 2010, White House photographer Pete Souza captured a photo of President Barack Obama straightening a painting frame in the Oval Office.

1/ On May 10, 2010, White House photographer Pete Souza captured a photo of President Barack Obama straightening a painting frame in the Oval Office.

— Jacob Redman (@jacob-redman.bsky.social) 2026-05-10T22:07:47.943Z

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2/ Speaking just days before leaving office in 2017, Obama said, “In the Oval Office, you are constantly reminded that you don't just represent yourself or your party. You represent the entire American project.”

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Take note of the fireplace, one picture over the mantle and many green plants adorn it.

Not one tacky gold sticker glued to every free space on the walls.

It was the people's house.

[eppur_se_muova]

1. Not if you ignore the reminders. Or just don't care. nt

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[tanyev]

4. And redecorate so it's alllllll about you.

😒

[greatauntoftriplets]

2. The man is a wonder.

[sheshe2]

3. He is a good man, gaot.

I am so proud that we elected him as our President for 8 years.

[greatauntoftriplets]

5. Absolutely.

I know he won't (Michelle would kill him), but I'd love to see him run for a third term. And win, of course.

[dave99]

6. A good dream

[sheshe2]

7. lol

Great dream, but Michelle would NOT be happy.

[irisblue]

8. Sheshe you know as well as I do the 22nd Amendment says no. We still respect the Constitution

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[sheshe2]

10. Yes, I am well aware of the 22nd amendment.

.......unlike trump and company.

[irisblue]

11. For real, those thud puckers do not know know our history* an hour later I edited

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[sheshe2]

12. "Thud puckers"!

Good one Iris!

[usonian]

9. It helps if a president isn't constantly staring into a mirror.

[sheshe2]

14. Good shot and true aim, usonian.

[Initech]

13. In the Trump Oval Office, you are constantly reminded that your only loyalty is to the POS.