Michelle Says She Wants Barack To Step Back, Let New Leaders Rise

Since leaving office nearly a decade ago, he said he has deliberately limited his involvement in public policy debates

The former president compared his approach to that of George Washington, who stepped away from political life after serving the nation.

“He kind of said, ‘All right, I’ve done my stint. And now I’m going, you know, back home,’” Obama said.

“I think Michelle, you know, very much would prefer a quieter life for us,” he said.