It looks like America might be over its Obama phase. Public enthusiasm is as unpredictable as a teenager’s mood swings, and it’s hard to pinpoint what made Barack Obama the “It” guy for so long. Sure, the man’s race, smooth charm, and ability to serve up radical ideas wrapped in the illusion of common sense all contributed to his meteoric rise. But let’s face it—there was a lot of style and not enough substance.

Obama’s celebrity status lasted well past his time in office, surviving even the chaos of Trump’s first term and most of Biden’s. But as they say, all good things must come to an end—and let’s just say it seems like his star is fading. His most recent public stunt, a thinly veiled attempt to accuse Republicans of “weaponizing” the DOJ and other institutions, landed with the kind of thud usually reserved for embarrassing celebrity meltdowns. Even Miranda Divine wasn’t having it, declaring, “It’s over for Obama. The spell is broken.” Translation: People are done with this act.

Let’s not forget that Obama won a Nobel Peace Prize for doing nothing except not being George W. Bush. Now, the American public is kind of over the whole “woke racialism,” “white guilt,” and “anti-capitalism” shtick he was so fond of promoting. Trump’s latest victory kicked off a whole new playlist, one that is displacing Obama’s era of relevance with MAGA anthems.

In case you are wondering, it wasn’t just the GOP and Trump that caused Obama’s downfall. Oh no. He deserves recognition for mastering the concept of projection. Projection occurs when someone accuses others of the very actions they themselves are guilty of. It’s when the bully blames the victim for being a bully. Obama’s recent comments about how Republicans “stack the deck” or “use the judiciary to attack opponents” hit a little too close to home. It’s funny how the Democrats have been doing that for the last few decades.

The moment Donald Trump threw his hat back in the ring, the judiciary practically tripped over itself to hit him with a barrage of legal attacks—four criminal indictments in 2023 alone. From classified documents to election interference, the charges are as varied as they are conveniently timed, often dropping right alongside major campaign milestones. Politically motivated? Oh, no doubt—just a coincidence, I’m sure.

Let’s look at Biden’s genius take on the border crisis, where he somehow managed to blame Trump for the flood of illegal immigration that’s gotten worse under his own administration. Numbers don’t lie, Joe—unless you’re in politics, in which case, lie away and hope no one notices. And yet, the truth is creeping up on them, like a bad hangover the morning after.

The public’s done being gaslighted, and it’s no wonder the love affair with Obama, complete with all his idealistic promises, is crumbling. The illusions are shattered, and people are waking up to harsh realities.