Twitter users #ThankObamaIn4Words
As outgoing US president Barack Obama's tenure draws to a close, Americans have taken to Twitter to bid him farewell, and reminisce about his eight years in office. #ThankObamaIn4Words has been trending on the social media site since Wednesday - with the current POTUS receiving both well-wishes and stinging criticisms from the American public.
Obama will leave the White House in January 2017, following Donald Trump's inauguration as the new president of the US.
Twitter users have been divided on Obama's rule. Some have praised his leadership; others have expressed anger and disgust at some of his qualities.
Thousands of Americans thanked Obama for providing them with a sense of safety, while others commended some of his forward-thinking reforms - especially regarding LGBT rights.
#ThankObamaIn4Words I felt MUCH safer!
— Sharon Purcell (@ak4x4freak) November 10, 2016
for everything you did #ThankObamaIn4Words pic.twitter.com/NUEVbK0N37
— ✨ (@19allthelove) November 10, 2016
thank you for this. #ThankObamaIn4Words pic.twitter.com/NGCCANmwUM
— Common White Girl (@girlhoodposts) November 10, 2016
Thanks for Michelle Obama💃🏻#ThankObamaIn4Words
— Shamshad🌸 (@shamshadm5) November 10, 2016
You gave hope everywhere! #ThankObamaIn4Words
— Bongile August (@OfficialBongile) November 10, 2016
We'll miss your grace! #ThankObamain4Words
— PJZ3 (@PJZ3) November 10, 2016
The LGBT Community's Thankful. #ThankObamaIn4Words pic.twitter.com/oxwqAI0dsD
— Realistic_Tweets (@Realistic_Nerd) November 10, 2016
Others have been less than complimentary.
Obama Lies About Hillary!#ThankObamaIn4Words
— Darwin's Myth (@DarwinsMyth) November 10, 2016
Obama responsible for ISIS!#ThankObamaIn4Words
— Darwin's Myth (@DarwinsMyth) November 10, 2016
#ThankObamaIn4Words You destroyed Democrats nationwide
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) November 10, 2016
Eight years of divisiveness.#ThankObamaIn4Words
— Brittany Pettibone (@BrittPettibone) November 9, 2016
Complete and absolute failure. #ThankObamaIn4Words
— Ariana Rowlands♛ (@IamQueenAri) November 9, 2016
Obama will also be fondly remembered for his wit and humour.
For leadership and laughs. #ThankObamaIn4Words pic.twitter.com/MNnpH4miUN
— jordan (@ripVPBJ) November 10, 2016
He's a funny guy #ThankObamaIn4Words pic.twitter.com/KqzalzzFsf
— Hunda-dahl-la bill$$ (@tannerhundahl) November 10, 2016
Thanks for being funny #ThankObamaIn4Words pic.twitter.com/FYAsPjpyjO
— (((Cin Irwin))) (@Photomom11) November 9, 2016
While these people seem happy to see him leave.
You're a great LIAR #thankobamain4words
— #ElectionFraud (@domedomika1) November 10, 2016
#ThankObamaIn4Words weak, apologetic, liar, corrupt!
— Charlotte Muir (@Charmuir64) November 9, 2016
Liar, Divider, Petty, Smug, #ThankObamaIn4Words
— PianoGuy (@dsgmusic88) November 9, 2016
Even some South Africans have got on-board with the trend.
#ThankObamaIn4Words Cancerous chickens to SA
— Thulani A Nzima (@AllenTTrading) November 10, 2016
South Africa Needs You. #ThankObamaIn4Words
— Bandile (@Kaye_Langa) November 10, 2016
for sending poisened chickens #thankobamain4words #southafrica
— 🌺🌼🌷🌹🌸🌻 (@Claudia_meg) November 10, 2016
And then there were those for whom four words wasn't enough to express their gratitude for the Harvard-educated leader.
No 4 words can thank you. You believed in all of us no matter what race, religion, and who we loved. We'll miss you #ThankObamaIn4Words pic.twitter.com/94VNhHzbMa
— Sam Nickey (@YoNickey) November 10, 2016
#ThankObamaIn4Words four words will never be enough to thank this man for all he has done to help this country pic.twitter.com/n737Pf4SnE
— madison (@madisonmoore37) November 10, 2016
Thank you for love❤️
— Μιχαέλα✨ (@LuseMichelle) November 10, 2016
Thank you for Compassion❤️
Thank you for Everything😊
Thank you for Hope🙏🏻
Thank you for Guidance✊🏻#ThankObamaIn4Words
But the main sentiment that's been carried throughout was this:
#ThankObamaIn4Words
— LPurva❤ (@louis_purva) November 10, 2016
Nobody can replace you ! pic.twitter.com/TBe6IFaI0E
#ThankObamaIn4Words You Can't Be Replaced.... pic.twitter.com/cVTCA3SyNC
— IT'S*A*COLD*WORLD (@COLBRZE92) November 9, 2016
You made America great. #ThankObamaIn4Words. pic.twitter.com/F8kljNC05t
— Colton (@nauticolton) November 10, 2016