Protests against Barack Obama occurred throughout the United States during

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's 2008 presidential campaign and during

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Protests during the campaign

2008

During the 2008 presidential election, particularly in the lead up to November 4,

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, numerous incidents against Obama were documented.

Protests during Obama's presidency

2009

* April 15 –

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against high taxes and

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were held in Lafayette Park. * May 17 – The University of Notre Dame's selection of President Barack Obama as its commencement speaker led to a gathering the day before of around a hundred anti-abortion rights activists to protest against his invitation. The ceremony itself took place peacefully with the few hecklers shouted down and Obama receiving several standing ovations. * July 4 – About 2,000 small-government advocates gathered for Tea Party Day to protest the economic stimulus plan and health care initiative of the Obama administration and Congress. * September 12 – Taxpayer March on Washington. Tea Party rally consisting of tens of thousands marched on Washington protesting the expansion of government spending.

2013

* February 17 – Forward on Climate (not necessarily a protest against Obama as much as a protest to pressure Obama). An estimated 40,000 people rallied on the Mall and marched to the White House demanding action on

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from President Obama and the government. Particular focus was put on stopping the expansion of the

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. *July – Obama's visit to

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sparks protests against United States actions in the Middle East.

2015

* June 22 – Protesters rallied at

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to denounce the

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, with calls for Congress to reject the agreement.

2016

* November 16 – Anti-Obama protests were held in Athens, Greece during his visit there, and became violent after Greek riot police used tear gas.

References

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