WATCH: Barack Obama nails America’s ‘genius’ Founding Fathers for their ‘deep flaw’

June 29, 2026

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As America celebrates its 250th anniversary this week, former President Barack Obama is taking aim at the nation’s “genius” Founding Fathers, saying they held a “deep flaw” for their ties to slavery.

On Sunday, Obama told Michele Norris of MS NOW: “I think sometimes we get confused in thinking that these two stories are separate. They’re intertwined, right? Which is why it’s possible for me to be a great admirer of George Washington, and also acknowledge he was a slaveholder.”

“And that does not negate his greatness. That simply acknowledges that there is a profound, deep flaw in these Founding Fathers, who were also geniuses and gave us these tools.”

George Washington in “The Prayer at Valley Forge,” by Arnold Friberg

“Which is true of all of us, right? It’s true of every president. We’re this mixed bag. We’ve got contradictions and embody the country’s contradictions.”

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It is possible for me to be a great admirer of George Washington and also acknowledge he was a slaveholder. And that does not negate his greatness.

That simply acknowledges that there is a profound, deep flaw in these Founding Fathers, who were also geniuses and gave us… pic.twitter.com/MlI5yyHkKN

— Clash Report (@clashreport) June 29, 2026

This is not the first time this month Obama has targeted the Founding Fathers for slavery.

At the opening of his presidential center in Chicago on June 18, Obama noted: “In forming our Union, the Founders fell terribly short of the Declaration’s promise, leaving slavery intact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who owned property.

“But in drafting a Constitution and a Bill or Rights, they did have the foresight, the genius, to provide us with a framework that allows each generation to make our union more perfect.”

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Obama: “The Founders fell terribly short of the declaration’s promise, leaving slavery in tact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who owned property. But in drafting a constitution and bill or rights, they did have the foresight — the genius — to provide us… pic.twitter.com/OqJxHY7tNi

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 18, 2026

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Here’s how to get last-minute Wimbledon 2026 tickets with a discount

By Matt Levy Published June 29, 2026, 10:32 p.m. ET

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Tennis season is officially in full swing.

On Monday, June 29, Wimbledon got underway in dramatic fashion at The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club.

Defending men’s champion Jannik Sinner of Italy barely took down No. 50 Miomir Kecmanović, defeating the Serb in five sets. Mid-match, the world No. 1 tripped, crumpled to the ground mid-rally and later saw his foot get bloodied.

Meanwhile, women’s No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka had better luck against a Serbian underdog, besting Teodora Kostovic 6-2, 6-3.

And that was just day one.

If you’d like to be at the world-famous grassy London courts, last-minute all-day passes are still available for all upcoming dates of the iconic tourney.

At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on passes was $2,115 including fees on SeatGeek (that’s for Thursday, July 9, by the way).

Other dates have passes starting anywhere from $2,729 to $13,985 including fees.

Make sure to use promo code NYPOST10 for $10 off purchases over $250 at checkout (Editor’s Note: this discount is only valid for users’ first purchase on SeatGeek).

In addition to Sinner and Sabalenka, notable players also set to take the grass by storm over the next two weeks include seven-time Wimbledon champ Novak Djokovic, Roland Garros victor Alexander Zverev, World No. 2 Elena Rybakina, 2025 winner Iga Świątek and fan-favorite Coc Gauff.

Plus, Serena Williams will be on the grounds playing singles as well.

Fans that have never attended are in for a literal treat, too.

“Pimms and strawberries and cream are an integral part of the Wimbledon experience – 200,000 punnets of strawberries are served during the Championships,” On The Luce reports.

“There are lots of other eating options though, ranging from takeaway cafés to sit-down restaurants and Champagne bars.”

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Our team has everything you need to know and more about attending Wimbledon 2026 live in England below.

How much are tickets for Wimbledon 2026?

A complete day-by-day breakdown of all the cheapest Wimbledon tickets can be found here:

Wimbledon dates	Ticket prices start at
Tuesday, June 30	$3,205 (including fees)
Wednesday, July 1	$3,378 (including fees)
Thursday, July 2	$2,729 (including fees)
Friday, July 3	$2,943 (including fees)
Saturday, July 4	$2,859 (including fees)
Sunday, July 5	$2,821 (including fees)
Monday, July 6	$2,997 (including fees)
Tuesday, July 7	$3,702 (including fees)
Wednesday, July 8	$3,996 (including fees)
Thursday, July 9	$2,115 (including fees)
Friday, July 10	$11,655 (including fees)
Saturday, July 11	$4,374 (including fees)
Sunday, July 12	$13,985 (including fees)

Where can I get U.S. Open tickets?

Fans hoping to attend Flushing’s annual blue court tourney can pick up tickets well over a month in advance.

If you’d like to catch beloved blue court battles live in Queens, some seats can be yours for as low as $54 including fees on SeatGeek.

Not too bad considering you won’t have to travel to England and will likely see many familiar faces that also competed at Wimbledon (plus, Roger Federer who is putting on a one-night doubles event with Andre Agassi, John McEnroe and Andy Roddick on Aug. 24).

To find the match that makes the most sense for your schedule and wallet, you can find 2026 U.S. Open tickets here.

About Wimbledon 2026

One of this year’s biggest storylines at Wimbledon are all the players not taking part in the tournament.

Sadly, Carlos Alcaraz will be sitting due to a wrist injury he suffered at the Barcelona Open this spring. Biggies Marketa Vondrousova, Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper have also withdrawn.

On a lighter note, as noted above, 44-year-old Serena Williams is competing in a singles match at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022. All eyes will be on her for her match with 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint on June 30.

Players will also be getting paid more than ever before. Ahead of this year’s Wimbledon, a 20% prize pool increase was implemented. Other upgrades at the tourney include a video review system for controversial line calls and new-and-improved heat stress rules.

Wimbledon fashion 2026

Off the court, trendsetters will be serving looks in the stands.

Just a few of the biggest attention-grabbers this year thus far include Naomi Osaka’s kimono-inspired fit, Bad Bunny’s low-key look, Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann’s simple yet elegant numbers, Isla Fisher’s flow-y dress and Sir David Beckham’s classy, single-breasted suit.

Huge artists on tour in 2026

Need a little bit of music in your life too?

Here are just five huge artists you won’t want to miss live these next few months.

• Harry Styles

• Daniel Caesar

• Olivia Rodrigo

• Ariana Grande

• Louis Tomlinson

Who else is on the road this year? Take a look at our list of the 50 biggest concert tours in 2026 to find out.

Why you should trust ‘Post Wanted’ by the New York Post

This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.

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