In a recent episode of Jay Shetty's "On Purpose" podcast, former first lady Michelle Obama expressed her deep-seated concerns about the forthcoming 2024 presidential election, stating, "We cannot take this democracy for granted."
The podcast, which primarily focuses on mental health issues, took a political turn when Obama was asked about her current fears and worries.
When questioned about her biggest fear post-presidency, Obama responded, "It has less to do with me personally and more to do with the world that we're in." She further explained the burden of knowledge that comes with being married to a former president, saying, "There's such thing as knowing too much, and when you've been married to the president of the United States who knows everything about everything in the world, sometimes you just want to turn it off."
The former first lady shared a list of global concerns that trouble her, including ongoing wars, the future of artificial intelligence, climate change, and voter turnout. However, she emphasized that the upcoming presidential election in America is her primary concern.
Obama expressed her apprehension, saying, "Those are the things that keep me up, because you dont have control over them. And you wonder, where are we in this? Where are our hearts? Whats gonna happen in this next election?" She added, "I am terrified about what could possibly happen, because our leaders matter. Who we select, who speaks for us, who holds that bully pulpit affects us in ways that sometimes I think people take for granted."
She further underscored the significance of government in our lives, countering the notion that its impact is often underestimated. "The government does everything for us, and we cannot take this democracy for granted," she stated.
In her concluding remarks, Obama reiterated her concern about the potential complacency towards democracy, saying, "We cannot take this democracy for granted, and sometimes I worry that we do. Those are the things that keep me up." This statement serves as a stark reminder of the importance of active participation in democratic processes and the selection of leaders who truly represent the people's interests.
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