Watch: Obama's 1st speech after presidency & he is silent on Trump policies

Watch Barack Obama's first speech since Trump's inauguration

Former President Barack Obama used his first public appearance since leaving office to dole out advice to young people on leadership, managing social media and even marriage. What he didn't do was mention his successor.

At a forum today for students at the University of Chicago, adjacent to where his presidential library will stand, Obama talked about his formative experiences as a community organiser and as a young politician running for office in Illinois. But for much of the panel event, he listened.

"Although there are all kinds of issues that I care about and all kinds of issues that