Obama: 'Institutional Constraints' Impacted Comments On Black Killings

The transcript discusses the former president's institutional role during the investigations of Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin's killings. He refrained from expressing his feelings to avoid influencing federal investigations. Despite constraints, he believes he helped the Justice Department improve its investigation methods.

Why did the speaker choose to hold back his personal feelings during the investigations?

• To support the perpetrators

• To avoid influencing the federal investigation

• To gain public attention

• To express his personal opinions freely

What was the main constraint faced by the speaker during the investigation?

• Lack of evidence

• Public pressure

• Media scrutiny

• Institutional constraints preventing decisive opinions

What was the speaker's concern about expressing a decisive opinion?

• It would support the perpetrators

• It would make him unpopular

• It could lead to media backlash

• It might endanger the investigation's integrity

How did the speaker feel about his role in assisting the Justice Department?

• He thought his involvement was unnecessary

• He was indifferent about his impact

• He believed he was able to help improve their approach

• He felt he hindered their efforts

In what way did the speaker believe he contributed to the Justice Department?

• By helping rework investigation strategies

• By providing legal advice

• By leading the investigations

• By offering financial support