Public statements or interviews with Barack Obama

Seymour Hersh Reports Obama Threatened Biden With 25th Amendment, Kamala's Approval on July 21

Jul 28, 2024, 11:44 AM

Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh has reported that former President Barack Obama threatened President Joe Biden with removal from office under the 25th Amendment if he did not withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. According to Hersh, this move was supported by top Democratic leaders, including Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, and Hakeem Jeffries, and had the approval of Vice President Kamala Harris. The alleged threat was made during a phone call from Obama to Biden on July 21, following a medical incident involving Biden in Las Vegas. Hersh's report on Substack suggests that this high-level political maneuvering, which he describes as a coup, was aimed at ensuring Biden's exit from the race. Hersh also noted that Obama was deeply involved in the process.