At a private fundraiser, Barack Obama urged Democrats to “toughen up” and stop “navel-gazing” after their 2024 election losses.

He criticized those who once stood firm but now seem intimidated by Trump’s agenda, calling on Democrats to actively defend their values and support strong candidates in upcoming races.

Obama emphasized the need for courage, warning against sitting on the sidelines while democratic norms are under attack, MSNBC has reported.

Written by B.C. Begley