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.

What potential consequences did the former president mention regarding the federal investigation?

What was the former president's stance on appearing to take sides regarding guilt or innocence?