(2013) Obama responds to hecklers at speech

President Barack Obama addresses hecklers during his immigration reform speech in San Francisco.

[dannewling]

Why am I watching Obama handling hecklers at 3:00am

[PhoenixLive_YT]

if it was trump
"get out of here".

[LelloDalamiq]

He genuinely stopped, listened and gave him the legal path - The right path - To ensure that his actions and his anger towards the situation wasn't just justified but also handled in a professional matter that'll stick. I think that's crazy incredible. I just wish the US could have another incredible leader who listens like this so that our neighbours get someone who genuinely cares about the state of your great nation.

[DanPlayingGames]

He was firm but fair here, in actuality he did in fact "shut him down", but in a way that showed genuine empathy for the man's concerns. A great speaker.

[xanderchristian]

Who else didn't search for this, but appreciated it anyway

[privateaccount]

“You have a POWER to stop deportation!”
“Actually I don’t... and that’s why we’re here.”

[joakos]

Making the best out of a potentially bad moment, shows how great people turn weaknesses into strengths on the spot. No stuttering no pandering no dancing around the question, straight to the point. what a great leader.

[cody_janssen]

Imagine how mad this dude was when he realized only his neck down made tv

[rlillard]

Obama could have really used his anger management translator here

[rl]

I have to come back to this every once in awhile to remind myself what a President should be.

[savnac]

What an incredibly self-contained and confidently reassuring man. I miss this type of motivational charisma in our leader. We’ve hit a new low for the past 7 years.

[michaelbross]

“These guys don’t need to go”

One of many polar differences between Obama and Trump

Thanks for 17K likes ❤️

[nicholascunningham]

I was raised in a very conservative family, so I never really was a fan of Obama mainly due to parroting my parents' beliefs (who weren't and still aren't fans of him). As I've gotten older, my respect for this man has grown immensely. Regardless of whether you agree with his policies and political views, he acts as a president should. He's professional. He's respectful. He's kind-hearted. He's charismatic. Regardless of which side you're on, you should at least be able to see all of that. Glad that he was our first black president.

[RobsWorld]

The secret service was about to handle these guys and Obama respected their rights and passion and schooled them like kids in class 😁

[sprogg]

America you will never know how much this man meant to you, until he is gone.

[margarinetaintedgreen]

Mature, grown-up behavior. Imagine such a thing. One of the most underrated presidents in history.

[republicoftexas]

How can you not absolutely love this man? My father, who is an amazing and strong man even looks to Obama as a role model, a model of character and intelligence.

[qtowncrazy]

Not all presidents are perfect, Barack wasn’t perfect but god damnit he is so respectful

[devd]

Imagine being shut down by the President himself

[miloyall]

Wow, this guy seems really chill. He should run for president.