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Former President Barack Obama shared a restrained message of support for Joe Biden as the latter approaches the conclusion of his presidency.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Obama – under whom Biden served as vice president for eight years – praised Biden’s economic leadership and character, particularly highlighting his response during the pandemic and subsequent economic recovery.
“Four years ago, in the middle of a pandemic, we needed a leader with the character to put politics aside and do what was right. That’s what @JoeBiden did. At a time when our economy was reeling, he drove what would become the world’s strongest recovery – with 17 million new jobs, historic wage gains, and lower health care costs,” Obama wrote.
You covered up his decline and perpetrated a massive fraud on the country by refusing to tell us the truth
"he just had a bad debate"
You will always be remembered as the biggest liar to ever occupy that office.
— Peachy Keenan (@KeenanPeachy) January 16, 2025
However, beneath the surface of this public display of support lies a more complex relationship between the two Democratic leaders. Reports suggest that tensions have grown between them in recent years, with Biden reportedly harboring resentment over Obama’s handling of various political situations.
According to Politico’s reporting, Biden’s dissatisfaction stems partly from Obama’s response to his challenging debate performance. While Obama initially backed Biden, his subsequent silence on the matter, coupled with his refusal to call for Biden’s withdrawal from the race, apparently strained their relationship.
After being pushed out of the race by Nancy Pelosi, Barack Obama, and Chuck Schumer, Biden sought revenge by doubling down on his call to BAN Congress members from trading stocks.
“We need to ban members of Congress from trading stocks while they’re in the Congress.” pic.twitter.com/fRSTmdXF8q
— The Vigilant Fox 🦊 (@VigilantFox) January 16, 2025
The friction reportedly extends beyond recent events. Sources indicate that Biden has long felt that Obama’s staff regarded him with condescension, and current tensions persist when Obama associates such as David Axelrod or Pod Save America criticize the incumbent president.
Adding to the complexity is Obama’s apparent preference for Hillary Clinton as his successor in 2016, a decision that reportedly didn’t sit well with his then-vice president. Many Democrats now question whether Biden’s decision to seek reelection might impact their party’s future prospects, potentially affecting Vice President Kamala Harris’s or another Democrat’s chances at the presidency.
Despite their shared history in the White House, these developments suggest that the political partnership between these two Democratic figures has evolved significantly from their days in office together.