Former President Barack Obama criticised US leaders overseeing the nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

He did not name President Donald Trump or other federal or state officials in his commencement address to US high school seniors graduating this year.

He urged the young graduates to be unafraid despite the current challenges facing the nation and to strive to be part of a diverse community.

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