Former President Obama: 'Denial of Facts' could Spell End to Democracy

Former U.S. President Barack Obama warns the "denial of facts" could spell the end of of democracies around the world. Obama's remarks were made Tuesday in Johannesburg to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela. It was his highest-profile event since leaving the White House in 2017 after eight years in office. "The denial of facts runs counter to democracy," he said. "It could be its undoing, which is why we...

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