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Obama Praises Biden, Calls Him 'Patriot of the Highest Order' After Shocking 2024 Exit

Jul 21, 2024, 08:03 PM

Former President Barack Obama has issued a statement praising President Joe Biden following Biden's shocking decision to step aside in the 2024 presidential race. Obama lauded Biden as 'one of America’s most consequential presidents' and 'a patriot of the highest order.' He described Biden as a dear friend and partner, emphasizing Biden's decades of service and his historic decision to prioritize the interests of the American people over his own ambitions. Obama called Biden a 'genuine public servant' but stopped short of endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.