US Presidential polls 2024: Is Barack Obama pushing for Joe Biden to ‘exit’ presidential race?
Live MintAmidst mounting pressure for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 US Presidential race due to concerns over his mental sharpness and ability to defeat former President Donald Trump, there is a perception within Biden’s campaign that former President Obama is playing a role in the growing calls for Biden's withdrawal, according to MSNBC host Joe Scarborough. As reported by The Hill, citing Scarborough, “One thing that we do have to underline here just so viewers can follow what’s going on behind the scenes is the Biden campaign and many Democratic officials do believe that Barack Obama is quietly working behind the scenes to orchestrate this,” Scarborough said on “Morning Joe.” Mika Brzezinski, Scarborough’s co-host and wife, added, “I think Barack Obama has a lot of influence, and there’s a lot there.” Former advisers to Obama have been some of Biden’s strongest critics since the debate. According to CNN, Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have privately conveyed 'concerns' about Joe Biden's 2024 campaign, emphasizing the growing 'challenges' they perceive in his ability to compete against Donald Trump. At this event, George Clooney later voiced concerns about Biden's condition, having observed Biden's overnight flight across five time zones after attending G-7 meetings.