Bill Clinton, Obama, Mamdani slam Trump admin policies over immigration, Iran war in a message on 250th anniversary

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As Americans gathered across the country to celebrate the United States ' 250th birthday on the Fourth of July, former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George Bush shared their messages to the country while simultaneously taking a veiled dig at incumbent President Donald Trump and his administration. ABC News reported on Saturday (local time) that one of the sharpest critiques came from Clinton , a Democrat, who slammed "the people in charge," referencing the current administration. Bill Clinton criticized the Trump administration's policies on immigration and its handling of the Iran war, calling attention to the division and threats to democracy in the country. Former Presidents emphasized the theme of democracy to highlight the ongoing challenges and the need for accountability, shared values, and active participation in civic life to ensure a robust democratic society. Barack Obama contributed by stating that America is a 'constant work in progress' and shared a video that emphasizes the importance of values and principles that support democracy. In a statement released on Saturday, Clinton said, "Today, we celebrate this milestone amid another period of deep division, renewed questions about America’s future and role in the world, and serious threats to our own institutions and to our democracy itself." Further, he called out the Trump administration's policies on immigration and its handling of the Iran war. Obama further said, "It's why the exhibits here focus not just on policies, but on the shared values that make democracy possible, a belief in the intrinsic dignity and worth of all people and that no one is above the law or beneath its protection." He added, "A belief in checks and balances in our government and an accountability that comes with an independent judiciary and a robust free press … a belief in the peaceful transfer of power after the people have spoken in fair and free elections." George Bush, in a message posted on social media, said, "The next 250 years require Americans to be citizens, not spectators." The former Republican President, in an interview with NBC, reminded Americans that if they are not happy with the direction the country is heading, they can vote, adding that democracy is "self-correcting." He said, "The beauty about democracy ... is that it's self-correcting, and if you don't like what's going on, vote, and that's how America heals itself." Earlier on Friday, in an address at New York City Hall, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani also rebuked the US President 's policies and slammed the influence of ultra-rich Americans such as Elon Musk , The Washington Post reported. Her work focuses on foreign policy, global power shifts, and the political and economic forces shaping international relations, with a particular emphasis on how global developments affect India. Covering multiple beats early in her career has helped her be informed about her current work, allowing her to connect domestic developments with wider international trends.<br><br> At Live Mint, she focuses on international and geopolitical issues through a business and economic lens, examining how global political developments, foreign policy decisions, and power shifts impact markets, industries, and India’s strategic and economic interests.<br><br> She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English (Honours) from the University of Delhi and a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Stay updated with the latest Trending , India , World and US news.