Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have been apart in the previous weeks, but not because of the nasty divorce rumors written about them. The couple attended several international engagements where they sounded in sync in supporting women and young girls.
Barack Obama believes women aren't perfect, but immensely better leaders than men
The former president of the United States spoke at an event in Singapore earlier this week. Barack Obama tackled several questions on politics and leadership, but his support in having more women leaders around the world has been the one making headlines.
BBC reports Barack Obama saying that while women are not perfect, he believes they are way better than men. "I'm absolutely confident that for two years if every nation on earth was run by women, you would see a significant improvement across the board on just about everything... living standards and outcomes,” the ex-POTUS further explained.
Politics and governance remain male-dominated fields around the world. However, the world has seen more female leaders get elected in top national positions in recent years.
Finland’s government is now led by these five party leaders. #newgeneration pic.twitter.com/vis0qB9tO8
— Tuomas Niskakangas (@TNiskakangas) December 8, 2019
Earlier this month, Finland made headlines as Sanna Marin, 34, is appointed the new prime minister after being chosen by her Social Democrats party. In the United States, Nancy Pelosi became the first-ever woman to become the Speaker of the House, but the country has yet to elect a female president.
Michelle Obama backs Greta Thunberg following Donald Trump's Twitter rant
Michelle Obama has also documented her recent trip to Vietnam as part of the Girls Opportunity Alliance, one of the initiatives of the Obama Foundation. But the former first lady is making headlines for a recent tweet addressed to 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg.
What an incredible day in Vietnam with members of the @GirlsAlliance community!
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 9, 2019
Take a look at our visit to Cần Giuộc high school and then visit https://t.co/uAJh9LbSW0 to support projects that empower girls through education in Vietnam and around the world. pic.twitter.com/dVJD5WGUmY
Thunberg became known for her weekly protests to demand climate action that has led to massive rallies all over the world. For that, Thunberg was named the Time Person of the Year -- a recognition that US President Donald Trump does not deem fit.
.@GretaThunberg, don’t let anyone dim your light. Like the girls I’ve met in Vietnam and all over the world, you have so much to offer us all. Ignore the doubters and know that millions of people are cheering you on.
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 13, 2019
In another Twitter rant, Trump called it "ridiculous" before telling the teenage activist she should "work on her Anger Management problem" and just "chill" by watching movies at home. Unsurprisingly, Trump's online statements received massive backlash. Michelle Obama, however, chose to direct her message to Thunberg, encouraging her not to let anyone "dim" her light and reassuring the young leader that millions are standing with her.
