In rare public remarks, Barack Obama issued a warning on the state of American democracy but said he’s still “optimistic” about the future of the U.S.

Former President Barack Obama shared his concerns on Tuesday about the state of American democracy, warning that the country may be on the brink of authoritarianism. What Happened: Speaking in Hartford,

Barack Obama cautioned that the U.S. is nearing the normalization of behaviors seen in autocratic regimes, drawing parallels to Hungary's political model. He emphasized the importance of facts and rebuked falsehoods about the 2020 election,