60 Minutes Season 53 Episode 11 Obama says Trump's baseless election fraud claims put democracy on a "dangerous path"

Former US president Barack Obama talks with 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley in this episode about Donald Trump's baseless claims of election fraud in the 2020 US presidential election. Obama argues that Trump's refusal to concede the election and his attempts to overturn the results undermine American democracy and set a dangerous precedent for future elections. The episode also features interviews with election officials and legal experts who discuss the security and integrity of the election process, as well as Trump supporters who still believe in the former president's claims despite lack of evidence. The discussion moves beyond the 2020 election as Obama speaks about the importance of empathy and unity in politics, and reflects on his own experiences as the first black US president. Overall, the episode provides a nuanced and insightful look at the challenges facing American democracy in a time of political polarization and widespread distrust of institutions.