Barack Obama says he felt a sense of 'serenity' after Donald Trump's inauguration

[Joe941]

Speaking in an interview for the BBC Radio 4's Today Program, former Obama described to Prince Harry of the U.K. royal family the moment he left the presidency behind.

"I think it was a satisfying feeling. That was mixed with all the work that was still undone. Concerns about how the country moves forward but, you know, overall there was serenity there. More than I would have expected," Obama said.

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/27/barack-obama-to-prince-harry-i-felt-serenity-on-leaving-the-white-house.html

I have to be honest I felt sheer horror. lol. Glad he is enjoying his post presidency time.

[kentuck]

1. I could understand "relieved" ...

but not "serenity"...

[raging moderate]

2. "Jubilation" would be more accurate.

I will never forget the looks on the faces of Mr. and Mrs. Obama at that Inauguration. I felt so happy for them!

[dalton99a]

3. I think Obama saw the horror show coming - but wanted to be optimistic

"We are now all rooting for his success in uniting and leading the country"

[Mike Nelson]

4. I felt a sense of...

...dread. But, I understand Obama's sense.

[enough]

5. He was the only one in the country, then.

But if anyone deserves some serenity, it's the Obama family.

[Hugin]

6. The headline is completely misleading.

Obama said nothing about Donald Trump's Inauguration or his feelings about the Inauguration in general.

He was describing his feelings about having successfully completed his term in office as POTUS.

[uponit7771]

7. Thx for this

[Joe941]

8. The headline cnbc chose is obviously click bait.

[Hugin]

11. Yeah...

It's a sign of what we're up against these days.

However, your selection for quoting from the content of the article was perfect.

Good job, Joe.

[Orsino]

9. Damn. What was he drinking, and where can I buy it? n/t

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

10. Serenity now, serenity now........

[cwydro]

12. Thrilled for him.

[world wide wally]

13. If ever I was hoping for the proverbial lightning bolt to strike...

That was the time.