Former U.S. President Barack Obama tweeted on the Defense website in defense of current U.S. President Joe Biden after a debate with Trump filled with challenges.
Obama acknowledged the tough performance but emphasized the crucial choice facing voters in the upcoming elections. In a message to Biden, Obama wrote, "Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know." He then sharply contrasted Biden with his opponent, saying, "These elections are still a choice between a person who has fought for ordinary people all his life and a person who only cares about himself." Obama highlighted Biden's integrity and dedication to defending the truth, contrasting it with his opponent's tendency to lie for personal gain. He affirmed, "Between someone who tells the truth, knows right from wrong, and will give it straight to the American people, and someone who lies through his teeth for his own benefit." Obama stressed the importance of the upcoming elections, urging voters to consider the dire consequences and concluded by saying, "Last night didn't change that, and that's why there's a lot at stake in November." Biden's campaign also responded by reaffirming the president's lifelong commitment to serving the American people, emphasizing his record of honesty and leadership compared to his controversial opponent's past and ongoing legal issues.