Obama Praises Biden for Exiting Race

Former President Bill Clinton also praised the decision, announced he’s backing the vice president.

President Joe Biden (L) stands with former US President Barack Obama onstage during a campaign fundraiser at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 15, 2024. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images

Former President Barack Obama praised President Joe Biden after he decided Sunday to suspend his reelection campaign.

In a lengthy statement, the 44th president described President Biden as “one of America’s most consequential presidents” and a “dear friend.” Going a step further, former President Obama said that his announcement Sunday to drop out shows “he’s a patriot of the highest order.”