<p>Former US President &nbsp;Barack Obama has cautioned his Democrat ally and current President Joe Biden about Republican Party's Donald Trump's 'intensely loyal following'. Obama reportedly underlined that Trump could emerge as a more formidable candidate than currently believed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a report in The Washington Post, at a private lunch held at Biden's presidential residence inside the White House, Obama promised to throw his weight behind Biden to get him re-elected.</p>

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<p>Obama reportedly made it clear that Trump has an iron grip on the Republican Party, as reflected by a faltering campaign by Republican candidates such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>Barack Obama is considered the top star of the Democratic Party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musings in the US conservative media suggest that there is a conscious attempt to cultivate the former first lady Michelle Obama as a potential presidential candidate in later years.&nbsp;Until then, the Obamas, reportedly, plan to&nbsp;stand firmly behind Joe Biden to keep Democrats in power till 2028.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>But didn't Obama favour Hillary Clinton against Joe Biden previously?</strong></h2>

<p>Yes. Many Democrats find Obama responsible for pushing former US state secretary Hillary Clinton's name and not Joe Biden's in the 2016 US presidential polls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the recent past, a sense of lingering frustration has been reported among some in Biden’s circle about Obama’s role ahead of the 2016 election, especially in the face of a belligerent Donald Trump whose rise they say became possible because of Hillary Clinton's eventual inability to counter him in 2016.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;US: Poll shows Biden and Trump in a neck-to-neck contest for Presidency</strong></p>

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<p>But now, Biden aides have reportedly welcomed Obama’s early commitment to help his re-election campaign.</p>

<h2><strong>What all has Obama promised to get Biden re-elected?</strong></h2>

<p>Obama will reportedly begin fundraising for Biden in the fall, a person familiar with the plans was quoted as saying by Washington Post.</p>

<p>"President Biden is grateful for his unwavering support, and looks forward to once again campaigning side-by-side with President Obama to win in 2024 and finish the job for the American people," TJ Ducklo, a spokesman for the Biden campaign, was quoted as saying by Washington Post.</p>

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Former US President Barack Obama has cautioned his Democrat ally and current President Joe Biden about Republican Party's Donald Trump's 'intensely loyal following'.

Former US President Barack Obama has cautioned his Democrat ally and current President Joe Biden about Republican Party's Donald Trump's 'intensely loyal following'. Obama reportedly underlined that Trump could emerge as a more formidable candidate than currently believed. According to a report in The Washington Post, at a private lunch held at Biden's presidential residence inside the White House, Obama promised to throw his weight behind Biden to get him re-elected. Also read | Explained: Indictments, arraignments, disqualification risk. Can Trump still run for 2024 US presidency? Obama reportedly made it clear that Trump has an iron grip on the Republican Party, as reflected by a faltering campaign by Republican candidates such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. What does it mean? Barack Obama is considered the top star of the Democratic Party. Musings in the US conservative media suggest that there is a conscious attempt to cultivate the former first lady Michelle Obama as a potential presidential candidate in later years. Until then, the Obamas, reportedly, plan to stand firmly behind Joe Biden to keep Democrats in power till 2028. But didn't Obama favour Hillary Clinton against Joe Biden previously? Yes. Many Democrats find Obama responsible for pushing former US state secretary Hillary Clinton's name and not Joe Biden's in the 2016 US presidential polls. In the recent past, a sense of lingering frustration has been reported among some in Biden’s circle about Obama’s role ahead of the 2016 election, especially in the face of a belligerent Donald Trump whose rise they say became possible because of Hillary Clinton's eventual inability to counter him in 2016. Also watch | US: Poll shows Biden and Trump in a neck-to-neck contest for Presidency × But now, Biden aides have reportedly welcomed Obama’s early commitment to help his re-election campaign. What all has Obama promised to get Biden re-elected? Obama will reportedly begin fundraising for Biden in the fall, a person familiar with the plans was quoted as saying by Washington Post. "President Biden is grateful for his unwavering support, and looks forward to once again campaigning side-by-side with President Obama to win in 2024 and finish the job for the American people," TJ Ducklo, a spokesman for the Biden campaign, was quoted as saying by Washington Post. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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