informed<\/a> Washington Post White House reporter Tyler Pager about the private lunch Obama had with Biden in June where the former president told Biden not to underestimate Trump and pledged to support Biden\u2019s re-election bid.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAccording to the sources, Obama “voiced concern about Donald Trump\u2019s political strengths \u2014 including an intensely loyal following, a Trump-friendly conservative media ecosystem and a polarized country \u2014 underlining his worry that Trump could be a more formidable candidate than many Democrats realize.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As such,\u00a0the 44th president\u00a0“promised to do all he could to help the president get reelected,” which, Pager added, “was a welcome gesture for the White House at a time when Biden is eager to lock down promises of help from top Democrats.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report said, “During their lunch, Obama made it clear his concerns were not about Biden\u2019s political abilities, but rather a recognition of Trump\u2019s iron grip on the Republican Party.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regarding Obama\u2019s pledge to help Biden\u2019s campaign, Pager noted how the former president\u2019s aides say he “will reprise his playbook from recent elections.” <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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