Former First Lady Michelle Obama emphasized the important role played by morality in the management of her husband, former President Barack Obama, during the Friday broadcast of "The Late Show".
the bar seems higher. You do not have room to make mistakes, "Obama told animator Stephen Colbert. "We could not afford to make a mistake, we could not afford to appear horsemen."
Colbert did not mention the name of President Donald Trump, but asked Obama how he felt " to see the next occupant of the oval office who seems indifferent to this responsibility. "[19659002] Related: Michelle Obama after the White House
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View Gallery [19659009] NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 11: (LR) Michelle Obama and Hota Kotb celebrate the International Day of the Girl on "TODAY" of NBC at Rockefeller Plaza on October 11, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Debra L Rothenberg / FilmMagic)
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 11: (LR) Karlie Kloss, Zendaya, Kelly Clarkson, Freida Pinto and Michelle Obama ainor take a selfie while they celebrate the International Day of the NBC's "Today's" girl at Rockefeller P laza on October 11, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Debra L Rothenberg / FilmMagic)
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 11: Michelle Obama celebrates International Girls Day on NBC & # 39; TODAY & # 39; at Rockefeller Plaza on October 11, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Debra L Rothenberg / FilmMagic)
CORAL GABLES, FL – SEPTEMBER 28: Former First Lady Michelle Obama addresses a "When We Vote Vote" rally in Miami at the Watsco Center. University of Miami on September 28, 2018 in Carol Gables, Florida. (Photo by Thaddaeus McAdams / FilmMagic)
CORAL GABLES, FL – SEPTEMBER 28: Former US First Lady Michelle Obama addresses a "When We All Vote" rally in New York City. Miami at the Watsco Center of the University of Miami on September 28, 2018 in Carol Gables, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Louis / FilmMagic)
CORAL GABLES, FL – SEPTEMBER 28: Former US First Lady Michelle Obama participates in the "When We All Vote" rally at the Watsco Center. University of Miami in September 28, 2018 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo / Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 23: Former First Lady, Michelle Obama, speaks at a rally for National Week of Action from When We All Vote at Chaparral High School, Las Vegas, Nevada. Obama is the founder and co-chair of the organization that aims to help people register and vote. Early voting for the 2018 mid-term elections in Nevada begins Oct. 20. (Photo by Ethan Miller / Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 1: (LR) Former US President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, former US Vice President Al Gore and the United Former US President George W. Bush arrives for the funeral service of US Senator John McCain at the National Cathedral on September 1, 2018 in Washington, DC. The late senator died on August 25 at the age of 81 after a long battle with brain cancer. McCain will be buried at his final resting place at the US Naval Academy. (Photo by Mark Wilson / Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JUNE 22: Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States, speaks at the opening session of the annual conference of the American Library Association, held in 2018, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on June 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Erika Goldring / WireImage)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JUNE 21: Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States, speaks at the opening session of the annual conference of the 39; American Library Association, held in 2018, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center June 21, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Erika Goldring / WireImage)
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 14: Michelle Obama, former first lady, addresses the public at the Reach Higher Initiative conference, held on June 14, 2018 to support students from first generation attached to a college in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shannon Finney / Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 05: Former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama at the United States Women's Summit, 2018 – First Day May 5, 2018 in Los Angeles , California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth / Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 05: The US's former first lady, Michelle Obama (left) and actress Tracee Ellis Ross s & # 39; perform on stage at the United States Women's Summit, 2018 – Day 1 May 5, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth / Getty Images)
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama (left) and actress / activist Tracee Ellis Ross attend the US Women's Summit at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, May 5, 2018. (Photo by CHRIS DELMAS / AFP) (Photo credit is read: CHRIS DELMAS / AFP / Getty Images)
Michelle Obama is accompanied by students, stars, Performers and athletes for the fifth edition of the College Signing Day, organized by Reach Higher, at May 2, 2018 at Temple Liacouras Center at Temple University, North Philadelphia. 7,000 students and stars (on stage), performers and athletes: Bradley Cooper, Rebel Wilson, Zendaya, Robert De Niro, Camila Cabello, Questlove, Anthony Mackie and Janelle Monae. (Photo by Bastiaan Slabbers / NurPhoto via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 27: Michelle Obama attends MUSE New York 2018 at One World Observatory on February 27, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Ryan Emberley / Getty Images for Klick Inc.)
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 12: Former First Lady Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama are seen after their portraits were unveiled at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery on Monday, February 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. The portrait of the former president was painted by Kehinde Wiley and that of the former First Lady by Amy Sherald. (Photo of Matt McClain / The Washington Post via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 12: Former American First Lady Michelle Obama participates in the unveiling of her official portrait at a ceremony at the National Smithsonian Portrait Gallery, February 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. The gallery commissioned these portraits to Kehinde Wiley to create the portrait of President Obama and Amy Sherald for Michelle Obama. (Photo by Mark Wilson / Getty Images)
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama stands in front of her portrait of artist Amy Sherald after an unveiling at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery Washington, DC, February 12, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB / RESTRICTED FOR EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY STATEMENT OF THE ARTIST AT THE TIME OF ITS PUBLICATION – TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN DISPUTE (The photo credit must be read by SAUL LOEB / AFP / Getty Images)
(LR Center): Kristen Perry of Chicago Ill., the former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, and other educational advisors, pose for a photo after the 2018 School Counselor Awards Ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, Friday, February 2, 2018. (Photo by Cheriss May) (Photo of Cheriss May / NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The former first dam The United States, Michelle Obama, has awarded the 2018 School Trustee Award to Kristen Perry, of Chicago, Ill., at the John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center in Washington, DC, the Friday, February 2, 2018. (Photo by Cheriss May) (Photo by Cheriss May / NurPhoto via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 2: Michelle Obama, former US First Lady honors school counselor Year 2018 at a special celebration at the Kennedy Center on February 2, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi / Getty Images)
Former First Lady, Michelle Obama, speaks at the Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago, Illinois on November 1, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Jim Young (photo by JIM YOUNG / AFP / Getty Images)
Former First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks at the Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago, Illinois on November 1 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Jim Young (Photo credit should read JIM YOUNG / AFP / Getty Images)
Former premiere Lady Michelle Obama speaks with poet Elizabeth Alexander at the Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago, in the # 39, Illinois, November 1, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Jim Young (Photo credit should read: JIM YOUNG / AFP / Getty Images)
Former First Lady Michelle Obama (G) holds the Poet Elizabeth Alexander at the Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago, Illinois on November 1, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Ji m Young (The photo credit should read as follows: JIM YOUNG / AFP / Getty Images)
The former first lady Michelle Obama laughs at the Obama Foundation's n Summit in Chicago, Illinois, November 1, 2017. / PHOTO AFP / Jim Young (JIM YOUNG / AFP / Getty Images)
Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle go to the Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago, Illinois , October 31, 2017. / PHOTO AFP / Jim Young (Credit: JIM YOUNG / AFP / Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 31: Former Lady Michelle and Barack Obama are presented at the inaugural summit of the Obama Foundation October 31, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The two-day event will feature a mix of political leaders, community leaders and artists, exploring creative solutions to common problems and experimenting with the art, technology and music of the community. whole world. (Photo by Scott Olson / Getty Images)
Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle arrive at the Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago, Illinois on October 31, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Jim Young (Photo credit: JIM YOUNG / AFP / Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 25: Michelle Obama sings on stage The Streicker Center hosts a special evening with former first lady Michelle Obama at the Streicker Center on October 25, 2017 in New York. (Photo by Michael Kovac / Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 25: Michelle Obama (left) and David Letterman speak on stage as the Streicker Center hosts a special evening with former First Lady Michelle Obama at Streicker Center in October 25 2017 in New York. (Photo by Michael Kovac / Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 25: Michelle Obama (left) and David Letterman speak on stage as the Streicker Center hosts a special evening with former First Lady Michelle Obama at Streicker Center in October 25 2017 in New York. (Photo by Michael Kovac / Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 03: Former US First Lady Michelle Obama looks at the surprise video message from her husband, the former president of the United States. United States, at the Pennsylvania Conference For Women 2017 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on October 3, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Marla Aufmuth / Getty Images for the Pennsylvania Women's Conference)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 03: Former US First Lady Michelle Obama and screenwriter, director and producer Shonda Rhimes s & # They perform on stage at the Pennsylvania Conference For Women 2017 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on October 3, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Marla Aufmuth / Getty Images for the Pennsylvania Women's Conference)
DENVER, CO – JULY 25: The Former First Lady, Michelle Obama, emphasizing that women must celebrate their strength during the summer. a live conversation with the President of the Women's Foundation of Colorado and the CEO, Lauren Y. Casteel, at the Pepsi Center on July 25, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo of Jason Bahr / Getty Images for the Colorado Women's Foundation)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 03: Screenwriter, director and producer Shonda Rhimes and former US First Lady Michelle Obama take a photo together at a conference in Pennsylvania For Women 2017 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on October 3, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Marla Aufmuth / Getty Images for the Pennsylvania Women's Conference)
DENVER, CO – JULY 25: Former First Lady Michelle Obama speaks, stressing that women need to celebrate their strength during a live conversation with the Women & # 39; s Foundation of Colorado at Pepsi Center on July 25, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo of Jason Bahr / Getty Images for the Colorado Women's Foundation)
THE 25TH ESPYS – Theater – The best of the world, the best athletes and the biggest stars join the host Peyton Manning for " The 25th ESPYS presented by Capital One "live from Microsoft Theater ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 (ABC). (Photo by LA Group / ABC via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 12: Former First Lady Michelle Obama (C) chats with Special Olympics athletes at the ESPYS 2017 at the Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California . (Photo by Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 7: Former US President Barack Obama receives the John F. Kennedy Award from Caroline Kennedy's In Courage 2017 profile presented by Michelle Obama and Jack Schlossberg Kennedy Library on May 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. Obama has been honored for "his enduring commitment to democratic ideals and raising the standard of political courage in a new century," with specific mention of his expanding health care options, his leadership in the fight against climate change and its restoration of diplomatic relations with Cuba. (Photo by CJ Gunther-Pool / Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – MAY 03: Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle arrive for a roundtable at the South Shore Cultural Center on the Obama presidential center, which must have been built at Jackson Park on May 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The design of the Presidential Center envisages three buildings, a museum, a library and a forum. (Photo by Scott Olson / Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – MAY 03: Former First Lady Michelle Obama and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel visit the South Shore Cultural Center for a roundtable discussion Obama Presidential Center, expected to be built at Jackson Park on May 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The design of the Presidential Center envisages three buildings, a museum, a library and a forum. (Photo by Scott Olson / Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL – APRIL 27: Former US First Lady Michelle Obama greets the audience at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2017, April 27, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. Michelle Obama is making one of her first public speeches at the Orlando conference since leaving the White House. (Photo by Gerardo Mora / Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL – APRIL 27: Former US First Lady, Michelle Obama, speaks at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2017, April 27, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. Michelle Obama is making one of her first public speeches at the Orlando conference since leaving the White House. (Photo by Gerardo Mora / Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 10: Michelle Obama leaves the Upland restaurant on March 10, 2017 in New York. (Photo by James Devaney / GC Images)
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Obama replied that she had been "very clear about how I felt about this," before doing reference to his comments at the 2016 edition of Democracy. National Convention in which she declared: "When they go low, we go high."
"The country must ask itself: what do we want, what is the bar that we set ourselves? What kind of moral leadership is required in the White House? "No matter the race, the party, the sex, where you are: what do we want our president to look like? How do you want it to work? If we vote for behavior, that is what we want obviously, until we vote differently. "
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