After declining to comment on Donald Trump’s near 100-day run as President in his first public appearance since he left office, Barack Obama turned to the conversation to a different avenue – his next steps.
Taking centre stage at a forum for students held at the University of Chicago, he quipped: “On the back end now of my presidency, now that it’s completed, I’m spending a lot of time thinking about what is the most important thing I can do for my next job?”
Answering his own question, the former leader went on: “Although there are all kinds of issues that I care about and all kinds of issues that I intend to work on, the single most important thing I can do is to help in any way I can to prepare the next generation of leadership to take up the baton and take their own crack at changing the world.”
“Michelle and I are off on a quick vacation, then we’ll get back to work,” the former President tweeted during his send off.
Obama has maintained a rather low profile since delivering his final address in his hometown of Chicago back in January.
Among writing his memoir and building his foundation, he and wife Michelle also ensured they enjoyed some well-deserved time off.
In recent times the 55-year-old was spotted kite-surfing with billionaire bestie, Richard Branson, on the British Virgin Islands.
The former FLOTUS and POTUS’ dream holiday’s itinerary also included a ride on David Geffen’s super yacht, the Rising Sun, on the French Polynesian island of Moorea with a slew of A-list pals including Bruce Springsteen, Tom Hanks and Oprah Winfrey.
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Last month, it was revealed the parents to Malia, 18, and Sasha, 15, had agreed to sign a new book deal with Penguin Random House, bringing a heated bidding war among multiple publishers to an end.
It was announced that two books are to be written by the former President and Mrs Obama, respectively.
While the financial terms of the deal are yet to be disclosed, the BBC report that the deal is believed to be worth over $60 million ($AUD 78m approx).
But in true Obama style, the philanthropic pair plan to donate a large portion of their advances to their charity, the Obama Foundation.
Yep. It’s clear to see Barack is living his best life.
