Biden and Obama: A Complex Bond Tested by Doubts and Loyalty
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Biden and Obama had an intriguing and complicated relationship during their time together in the White House. Biden was loyal to Obama, but tensions existed over Biden's role as VP.
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There are tensions now over Obama recently expressing doubts to Biden about his 2024 campaign and whether he can prevent a Trump comeback.
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Yet Biden and Obama also developed a personal friendship, with Obama delivering a moving eulogy for Biden's son Beau when he died and calling Biden his "brother."
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Some in Biden's circle believe his team knows better than Obama's team when it comes to winning elections now.
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Obama wants to support Biden's reelection but also has an eye on protecting the historic legacy of his own administration.