Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, left office on January 20, 2017, and continues to reside in Washington, D.C. . Since leaving office, he has remained active in Democratic politics, including campaigning for candidates in various American elections. He has also been developing a much broader portfolio of projects since leaving the White House, including publishing three bestselling books. Obama purchased a nine-bedroom home in the Kalorama neighbourhood with the intention of staying for two years so that his younger daughter, Sasha, could complete high school in Washington. He and his wife, Michelle Obama, received a joint $65 million advance from Penguin Random House’s Crown Publishing Group for their respective memoirs. Obama also began undertaking high-paid speaking engagements, including addresses to Wall Street financial firms, which earned him as much as $400,000 an outing as well criticism from some corners for his acceptance of extravagant fees. Obama has taken on an active role in campaigning for his friend and former running mate, Joe Biden, in the months leading up to the 2020 election. He has also been critical of some of Trump’s policies and the direction in which Trump was taking the country.