Obama reassured the stricken staffers, suggesting that the election of Trump did not signify the end of America's experiment in liberal democracy. He emphasized that history does not move in a linear fashion, stating, "sometimes it goes sideways, sometimes it goes backward," reflecting the uncertain but enduring nature of the democratic process.
In contemplating his legacy, Obama expressed concern that he may have 'come along too soon.' The historical significance of a Black president succeeding a white one was undermined by Trump's election, which brought forth fears of reactionary politics and a regression in civil rights gains.
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