Trump claims Obama forsaken Biden
Date
7/25/2024 5:36:16 AM
(MENAFN) Former United States President Donald trump has claimed that Barack Obama played a pivotal role in convincing Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. In an interview with the New York Post, Trump asserted that Obama harbored animosity towards Biden and was instrumental in pressuring him to step aside due to concerns over Biden's age and ability to defeat Trump in the upcoming election.
Trump's comments follow Biden's surprise announcement on Sunday, made via social media from his Delaware home where he was recovering from Covid-19. The decision, which reportedly caught some of Biden's aides off guard, marked the end of his bid for a second term in office. According to Trump, Biden was effectively "pushed out of power" under pressure from prominent Democrats including Nancy Pelosi, who publicly questioned Biden's candidacy on cable news channels.
During the interview, Trump suggested a rift between Biden and Obama, claiming that the two "can't stand" each other. He alleged that Obama had made it clear he would not support Biden's campaign, contributing to the former president's decision to withdraw. Trump further characterized Biden's departure from the race as a result of political maneuvering within the Democratic Party, describing it as a situation where Biden had "no choice."
The former president's assertions paint a picture of internal discord within the Democratic ranks leading up to Biden's announcement. Trump's remarks on his social media platform, Truth Social, echoed his interview sentiments, suggesting that Biden's exit from the race was orchestrated by party insiders who deemed him unfit to compete against Trump.
As Biden remains out of the public eye since his withdrawal announcement, Trump's claims add to the speculation and analysis surrounding the Democratic Party's strategy for the upcoming election, with Harris now positioned as the presumptive nominee.
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