The former US president praised the president’s resignation from the candidacy and avoided naming a possible successor.
He former president of the United States, Barack Obamapositively valued the resignation of the candidacy for reelection by the President Joe Bidenassuring that it is part of the president’s “testimony of love” for his country.
On Sunday, Obama shared a message on social media in which he highlighted Biden’s generosity in prioritizing the country over his personal and political interests, calling him “one of the most important presidents of the United States,” as well as “a great friend and companion.”
In his message, Obama did not issue direct support for the Vice President Kamala Harriswho has Biden’s backing to become the new Democratic candidate. On the contrary, the former president said that his party will now navigate “uncharted waters” in the coming days.
In recent days, when there was already speculation about Biden’s withdrawal from the race, some voices pointed to former first lady Michelle Obama as a possible successor, although those close to her assured that the 60-year-old lawyer would not be willing to make that commitment.
“Biden took us away from four years of chaos”
In his message, Obama also stressed that since taking office, Biden’s character “helped end the pandemic” and boost the subsequent economic recovery. “More than that, President Biden led us away from the four years of chaos, deceit, and division that had characterized the Biden administration.” Donald Trump“, he said.
“Joe understands better than anyone what is at stake in this election: how everything he has fought for throughout his life and everything that the Democratic Party will be at risk if we allow Donald Trump to return to power. White House and we give the Republicans control of the Congress“, the former president continued about his former vice president.
“I have extraordinary confidence that our party leaders will be able to create a process that will produce an outstanding candidate,” he said of the selection of the future Democratic nominee.
Source: Ambito
