Former U.S. President Barack Obama has publicly expressed support for Joe Biden following what many perceived as a tough debate performance. In a statement on X.com on Friday, Obama addressed the difficulties of debate nights while highlighting the critical choice voters face in the upcoming election.
“Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know,” Obama wrote. “But this election is still a choice between someone who has fought for ordinary folks his entire life and someone who only cares about himself. Between someone who tells the truth; who knows right from wrong and will give it to the American people straight — and someone who lies through his teeth for his own benefit. Last night didn’t change that, and it’s why so much is at stake in November.”