Obama Breaks Silence on Biden’s ‘Bad Debate,’ Slams Trump for ‘Lying Through His Teeth’

The 44th president says ‘this election is still a choice between someone who has fought for ordinary folks his entire life and someone who only cares about himself.’

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President Obama arrives at Downing Street to meet Prime Minister Sunak, on March 18, 2024, at London. Carl Court/Getty Images

President Obama has added to the chorus of leading Democrats acknowledging the challenge his party faces after what he called President Biden’s “bad debate.” Yet the 44th president laced into President Trump for what he said was selfish, deceitful conduct, and urged voters to support Mr. Biden. 

In a post on X Friday, Mr. Obama said, “Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know. 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.”

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