Former Gov. Ed Rendell (D-Pa.) on Friday mentioned 2020 when praising first lady Michelle Obama Michelle LeVaughn Robinson ObamaOvernight Defense: House to vote on military justice bill spurred by Vanessa Guillén death | Biden courts veterans after Trump's military controversies Biden courts veterans amid fallout from Trump military controversies The Hill's Campaign Report: Trump's rally risk | Biden ramps up legal team | Biden hits Trump over climate policy MORE’s final White House speech.

We'll miss POTUS who did great but WOW we'll really miss Michelle! What a farewell speech- so moving and poignant. "Michelle in 2020!" — Ed Rendell (@GovEdRendell) January 6, 2017

The first lady delivered an emotional parting address earlier Friday, telling young Americans “this country belongs to you.”

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“When you are struggling and you start thinking about giving up, I want you to remember something that my husband and I have talked about since we first started this journey nearly a decade ago,” she said.

“Something that has carried us through every moment in the White House and every moment of our lives — and that is the power of hope,” Obama added. "The belief that something is always possible if you’re willing to work for it and fight for it.”

Obama also seemingly criticized President-elect Donald Trump Donald John TrumpBarr criticizes DOJ in speech declaring all agency power 'is invested in the attorney general' Military leaders asked about using heat ray on protesters outside White House: report Powell warns failure to reach COVID-19 deal could 'scar and damage' economy MORE’s past rhetoric about Muslims without naming the president-elect.

“Our glorious diversity — our diversity of faiths, of colors, of creeds — that is not a threat to who we are,” she said. "It makes us who we are.”

“That is what moves this country forward every single day: our hope for the future, and the hard work that hope inspires,” the outgoing first lady added, seemingly wiping away tears.

“Don’t be afraid. Lead by example with hope, never fear. Being your first lady has been the greatest honor of my life, and I hope I’ve made you proud.”

President Obama has repeatedly insisted his wife has no intention of following his footsteps into the Oval Office.

“Michelle will never run for office,” he told Rolling Stone magazine Nov. 9. "You can see the incredible resonance she has with the American people. But I joke that she’s too sensible to want to be in politics."