Obama’s Inspiring Tweet following Charlottesville Tragedy Becomes Most Liked Ever

In the aftermath of the violent incident in Charlottesville, Virginia, numerous leaders raised their voices to denounce the horrifying event. Every single word or line added fuel to the brewing social conversation. Among all these voices, one that prevailed in captivation and importance was former US President Barack Obama’s. His message succeeded to such a degree that it is now titled as the most liked tweet in Twitter’s history.

Spreading hope in the midst of despair, Obama shared a trio of tweets that promptly resonated with the public. The first of these, accompanied by a poignant photograph, crossed a significant milestone of over three million likes, taking the lead in popularity on the global social media platform. Twitter made an official announcement acknowledging this record-breaking feat.

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The thought-provoking message contained a compelling quote from none other than Nelson Mandela. Obama echoed Mandela’s words: “No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion … People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love … For love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”

Before this instance, pop artist Ariana Grande held the record for most-liked tweet with her heartfelt response to the tragic bombing during her concert in Manchester, which unfortunately resulted in the loss of 22 lives, including children. With Obama’s tweet now standing as the most liked, Grande’s moving tweet holds the second position while Ellen DeGeneres’ viral Oscars selfie has been shifted to third most-liked.

Amidst the word of praise for Obama’s handles response to the tragedy, current President Donald Trump faced criticism. His initial statements following the incident were deemed ambiguous and non-discriminatory towards the white supremacists involved. Even prominent members of his own political party expressed the wish for him to address the matter more directly. He eventually held a press conference condemning the involved groups by name, only to return to his original sentiments later, prompting agitation among the public.

This incident is no laughing matter, a fact duly acknowledged by comedians who usually derive humor from the President’s daily activities. They too have shifted their approach, adopting a more earnest stand on the ongoing situation.

[em]This article was updated in 2025 to reflect modern realities.[/em]