Former US President Barack Obama plans to return to politics in order to strengthen the position of the Democratic Party after the victory of Republican Donald Trump in the presidential election. This is reported by The Hill, citing sources.
According to information, the return of Barack Obama in politics will be conducted as carefully as possible. One of his assistants described what is happening as the beginning of a "delicate dance", which goal is Obama's participation in behind-the-scenes political games.
In the next few weeks, his assistants will discuss the plan and timetable for Obama's participation in the political life of the United States, the newspaper reports. It is planned that the former president will participate in the restoration of the influence of democrats, whose positions have been shaken after the coming of Donald Trump to power. In particular, Obama will be engaged in raising funds for the party.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump accused his predecessor Barack Obama in inaction in the situation with Russia's interference in the elections in the US. According to Trump, Obama knew about the alleged interference of Russia before the elections, but "did nothing."