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Friday 12 January 2024

Obama fears Trump 2024 win and is working to “move the needle” in Biden’s favor, close friends say

 Close friends of former President Barack Obama say the erstwhile leader fears that his successor, former President Donald Trump, will win the 2024 presidential election.

Former Attorney General Eric Holder, one of Obama's close friends, said the 44th president was beginning to panic at the possibility of Trump returning to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Obama wasn't alone in this fear, he added, as even he himself and other key persons in the Democratic Party dread the possibility of a Trump victory.

"I think that's what motivates him [Obama]. I think that's what will continue to motivate him," said Holder.

Even Michelle Obama, Barack's wife, revealed that she is "terrified" about the 2024 election's possible outcome. "I am terrified about what could possibly happen," the former first lady said during a Jan. 8 appearance on Jay Shetty's "On Purpose" podcast. While she did not name Trump outright, Michelle referenced political candidates who continue to "divide the nation with their divisive rhetoric."

But according to senior Obama advisor Eric Schultz, the former president's strategy is reportedly based on "driving impact" and being deliberate in "picking moments" – with an overarching objective to "move the needle." He continued that in public, this strategy translates to "finding creative ways to reach new audiences," with tools directly tied to mobilizing voters.

"Obama is going to do everything he can to help in that regard – and that means campaigning, but it also means sharing strategic advice," said Holder. "And who better than Obama to be a primary advisor to the campaign?"...<<<Read More>>>....