President Trump won’t like this, his favorite platform is about about former president Barack Obama, on this, his 56th birthday.
With Trump heading up a scandal-plagued administration that has targeted the rights of LGBTQ people, among other vulnerable communities, many are finding good reason to take time out today to thank Obama.
Here are some of the many reasons people are sharing for why they miss having Obama in the Oval Office, not just on his birthday but every day.
Having a presidential ally
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@BarackObama Happy Birthday Mr President! Thank you for all you did for the LGBT community. You are missed. Have an awesome day! #ObamaDay
— MichaelRH 🏳️🌈 (@fgsweetdog) August 4, 2017
His leadership, grace, integrity & intellect
Happy 56th Birthday @BarackObama!
We miss your presidency, leadership, grace, integrity & intellect, #ObamaDay #44 pic.twitter.com/leSz5VmyM2— Karine Jean-Pierre (@K_JeanPierre) August 4, 2017
Happy Birthday to President @BarackObama! Thank you for your service, your intelligence, and your grace. #ObamaDay pic.twitter.com/1AnXOXjMGM
— Amanita Sherry (@amanitasherry) August 4, 2017
Happy birthday, @BarackObama! Thank you for always standing up for what’s right. Wish him a happy birthday: https://t.co/jvdsioL7A1 pic.twitter.com/wtr24SHAwO
— The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) August 4, 2017
His eloquence
Happy 56th birthday @BarackObama! #ObamaDay #44 pic.twitter.com/DocXTmBugn
— NBCBLK (@NBCBLK) August 4, 2017
Happy Birthday President Obama. You changed our country with your dedication to civil rights, education, respect for ALL Americans #ObamaDay pic.twitter.com/YIfYe09d16
— nicki 🌊 (@nickiknowsnada) August 4, 2017
He’s no Trump — He’s way, way better
.@realDonaldTrump-You'll never accomplish anything close to what @BarackObama did. Must suck to realize that. Also—you're an ass. #ObamaDay
— Scott Dworkin (@funder) August 4, 2017
Even with all that money, Mr. Trump, you can't buy half the class and dignity that President Obama has without saying a word.#ObamaDay
— Dr. DaShanne Stokes (@DaShanneStokes) August 4, 2017
Happy #ObamaDay! pic.twitter.com/cqqTsAzZ2b
— Diane N. Sevenay (@Diane_7A) August 4, 2017