Joe Biden is frustrated with Barack Obama, once his best friend, here's why

Though US President Joe Biden pulled out of the race for the White House and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, he is not happy that former US President Barack Obama did not directly discuss his concerns about the US Presidential Election 2024. Though Obama initially backed Biden after his dismal performance at the disastrous first presidential debate, he fell silent afterward and did not back him when he came under scathing attack.

Joe Biden upset over Barack Obama's silence

According to "Politico", Biden's close aides and his campaign team members were upset about Obama's noticeable silence. In his private conversations, Barack Obama told his aides that he was concerned about Biden's chances and reportedly discussed the matter with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. It was the former House speaker who put pressure on the incumbent president to step aside and allow someone else with better chances to contest the November 5 election. Biden has openly criticized Pelosi for her behind-the-scenes pressure campaign.

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Barack Obama does not back Joe Biden

The political news magazine has also reported that Biden reportedly thought that Obama's allies felt disdain toward him. His disappointment contributed to lingering frustrations within their relationship. Obama's behavior was in direct contrast to 2016, when Obama made it clear that he wanted former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to run for president instead of his own No. 2.

Biden to support Harris at DNC

It is interesting to note that the Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago next week, Biden is set to take the stage and strongly promote the presidential candidacy of his No. 2, Vice President Kamala Harris. Barack Obama will certainly be there to bat for the vice president.

Kamala Harris consolidates position

Meanwhile, after leading opinion polls since she joined the race as an official Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris has consolidated her position so much that it would be difficult for Donald Trump to beat her in the US Presidential Election 2024. In a survey conducted by 'Outward Intelligence', the vice president was found leading the former president 49% - 43%. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. got 7%, while Jill Stein, Cornel West, and Chase Oliver received less than 1% support each.

FAQs

Who put pressure on Joe Biden to pull out of the US Presidential Election 2024?
It was former House speaker Nancy Pelosi who put pressure on the incumbent president to step aside and allow someone else with better chances to contest the November 5 election.

Why was Joe Biden upset with Barack Obama?
Joe Biden and his close aides were upset about Barack Obama's noticeable silence when he came under attack. In his private conversations, Barack Obama told his aides that he was concerned about Biden's chances and reportedly discussed the matter with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.