Obama Applauds Biden’s Selfless Decision to Step Aside in 2024 Race

Ex-President Barack Obama recently honored current President Joe Biden, lauding his decision to withdraw from the 2024 election ‘for the good of the nation.’ It’s noteworthy that Obama, only a month prior, had openly encouraged Biden to terminate his campaign. During his speech, Obama underscored the selfless merits of Biden’s choice, stating the president had done ‘the least common thing in political circles’ by announcing his retirement on July 21 and supporting Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.

Obama emphasized the importance of reliable and uniting leadership in a time when the opposition had tilted towards personality cults. Celebrating Biden’s move, he reiterated that the president was ‘uncommonly selfless, putting his personal aspirations second for the prosperity of the nation.’ Historical records, according to Obama, will regard Biden as an extraordinary president who held the torch of democracy during a testing period.

The ex-president voiced high praise for President Biden, stating, ‘I am thrilled to refer to him as my president, but it gives me even more joy to call him my friend.’ Obama went on to commend the Biden- Harris administration’s impressive handling of the national economy and the COVID outbreak.

Meanwhile, Biden was in California while his one-time boss delivered his address at the DNC in Chicago. Following Biden’s prominent speech at the DNC, the President, aged 81, together with First Lady Jill Biden, embarked on a journey to a long-awaited vacation on the West Coast.

The days leading up to Biden’s surprising announcement of his departure from the race were riddled with pronounced concerns. The Associated Press highlighted that Obama and ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), amid growing concerns, were discussing with Democratic companions about Biden’s re-election pursuit in the wake of his challenging debate against ex-President Donald Trump dated June 27th.

The AP pointed out that this information was gathered from ‘nearly a dozen persons’ who conversed about Obama’s role in supporting Biden’s exit from the election race. Parallel narratives surfaced in The Washington Post, where it was reported that Obama, expressing his apprehension to allies including Pelosi, was worried for Biden’s electoral prospects had he continued to steer the ship of his campaign.