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Barack Obama has been unusually visible over the past week with both substantive political interventions and a few moments that captured social media attention. According to multiple outlets including CBS Austin, Obama openly endorsed California Governor Gavin Newsom's controversial redistricting plan, calling it a smart and measured approach to fight what he characterized as aggressive partisan gerrymandering in Texas. His comments, widely quoted from his X account and reported by outlets like WHAS11 and the Washington Post's Instagram, framed the move not as ideal, but necessary given the broader political context. Obama’s support weighed heavily in a developing legal battle, as California Republicans swiftly sued to block the plan.

Obama was also spotted making a surprise stop at Fort Belvoir in Virginia last week, as reported by the National Guard’s official news, where he visited during a 29th Infantry Division event at the golf course, thanked the officers for their service, and left a personalized Titleist 44 golf ball for a newly promoted officer—a feel-good moment for the military community and fodder for social platforms.

Meanwhile, media anticipation is building for Obama’s upcoming live interviews in London and Dublin, with AOL confirming he will appear on stage to discuss his time in office and current events, likely to generate significant international headlines. In Chicago, local press including Secret Chicago report that the Obama Foundation will begin offering public tours of the nearly completed Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park this fall, giving residents and the press a first close-up look at the legacy museum and campus. Expectations are high given projections of major economic impact and plans to finalize construction by 2026.

On the entertainment front, OIV reports a decades-old clip featuring Obama and hip-hop mogul Diddy has gone viral again, sparking renewed buzz on social media and speculation on their past interactions, though nothing newsworthy or problematic accompanies its resurgence.

Obama himself has not commented on a viral news video by ET Now that speculates about his possible arrest; there is no evidence or verification from reputable sources to support these claims and they should be categorized as pure rumor and misinformation.

Amid the political swirl, Obama has remained relatively reserved on domestic security matters, notably refraining from public comment on President Trump’s newly declared commemorations tied to the Abbey Gate anniversary as detailed in the White House proclamation. Despite mounting partisanship, Obama’s recent appearances and endorsements are broadly seen as attempts to shape policy debates and cement his post-presidential public profile in both political and cultural arenas.

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