Former Presidents try to stay out of the political picture out of respect for their successor and to give them room to operate. I get it. However, Donald Trump does not deserve respect. He does not deserve room to continue his path of destruction. President Obama has not only the moral authority but I would argue the obligation to speak out. The nation needs to hear President Obama say, "This is not right. This is not acceptable. This is a complete betrayal of everything the Office of the Presidency has stood for across generation after generation. Donald Trump is dishonoring the Office and he’s dishonoring the nation.” I would also like to hear him call on all elected Republicans across the country to put country above party and disavow not just Trump's statements but Trump the man.
Please, President Obama, please use your credibility with the American people to speak on behalf of good people around the globe who are disgusted by your successor.