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Obama Warns Against Income Inequality While Delivering $7,700-a-Minute Speech

Former President Barack Obama delivers his keynote speech to the Montreal Chamber of Commerce at the Palais de Congres on June 6, 2017 in Montreal.Dario Ayala / Reuters

Former President Barack Obama spoke to the Chamber of Commerce in Montreal on Tuesday, warning against income inequality and the concentration of wealth—remarks from a man who reportedly commanded $400,000 a speech, or $7,700-a-minute at that rate, for his Canadian speech.

Obama said the world must do more to combat income inequality, noting that the concentration of wealth fans fears that governments exist solely to benefit the powerful, NBC reported.

According to the Toronto Star, not everyone could afford to see the man calling for the end of income inequality.

“Obama has reportedly demanded a $400,000 (U.S.) speaking fee for at least two other speeches,” the Star wrote.

I believe in capitalism....But obama is such a hypocrite

GeniUs · 56-60, M

It is not the job of an individual to prevent poverty, unless that individual is currently employed in a job which is supposed to prevent it (such as POTUS).