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Presidents’ Days: From Obama to Trump

February 16, 2026

In late 2016, as President Obama planned a farewell trip to Greece to celebrate democratic values, there was an air of confidence about Hillary Clinton's expected victory over Donald Trump. This trip was seen as a culmination of Obama's legacy, contrasting sharply with the unexpected election results that followed.

Credit: ByDavid RemnickFebruary 16, 2026

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Obama's farewell trip to Greece was planned for late 2016.
The trip aimed to highlight the origins of democratic values.
There was confidence in Clinton's victory over Trump during the planning.
Obama had previously garnered significant support in Berlin in 2008.
The trip was intended as a valedictory moment near the Acropolis.

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Presidents’ Days: From Obama to Trump

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Presidents’ Days: From Obama to Trump

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