Famous Obama Admin Veterans Criticize Biden’s Team In Post-Debate Clash

- June 4, 2026
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged Wednesday that he threatened to “kick ass” during a heated confrontation last year, while firmly denying reports that he threatened to punch the now-acting Director of National Intelligence “in the face.”

The unusual exchange emerged during a Senate Finance Committee hearing, where Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) pressed Bessent about reports surrounding a confrontation between the two Trump administration officials during the summer of 2025.

According to Bessent, one key detail in the widely circulated account was inaccurate.

While he denied threatening.

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The latest episode of “Pod Save America” featured some sharp criticism from its hosts, all veterans of the Obama administration. They didn’t hold back in expressing their frustrations with President Joe Biden’s team, accusing them of ignoring critical warning signs and targeting anyone who isn’t a Biden sycophant.

The Critique from Within

The hosts, who previously held significant roles in the Obama White House and have worked with Biden, are prominent voices on the left advocating for fresh leadership in the upcoming White House race. In response, Biden’s team has dismissed these influential critics as “self-important Podcasters.”

Key Figures and Their Concerns

Dan Pfeiffer: Pfeiffer, a co-host, criticized Biden’s team for using the media to attack their podcast and other notable figures like George Clooney and David Axelrod. Clooney recently wrote an op-ed urging Biden to step aside, while Axelrod, Obama’s chief political strategist, has long questioned Biden’s candidacy. Even former President Obama is reportedly encouraging discussions about finding a replacement for Biden.

“Just as a political operative, just the incompetence of spending your time fighting ‘Pod Save America,’ David Axelrod, George Clooney and the most popular figure in the Democratic Party, at a time when you’re struggling with Black voters, is f**king insane,” Pfeiffer fumed.

Jon Favreau: Another co-host, Favreau, shared that reporters told him individuals in the White House were spreading rumors that he had authored Clooney’s op-ed.

“I don’t know who’s doing it in the White House, and like I believe firmly that it’s not the people that we know and are friends with – not just because they wouldn’t do that to us, but because I think they’re smarter than this. Because this is, this is just like really stupid s**t.”

The Bigger Picture

The criticism extends beyond the podcast hosts. The discontent within the Democratic Party’s influential circles suggests a growing concern about Biden’s ability to lead effectively, especially as the team appears to be engaging in unnecessary conflicts instead of focusing on strategic political goals.

“Go f**king, just beat [President Trump.] Or like, help your candidate be on message and deliver a message,” Favreau added.

The Hill adds:

Neither the Biden campaign nor the White House has publicly accused Obama of being involved in calls for Biden to step aside, but MSNBC host Joe Scarborough, a Biden favorite, said on his show Thursday that the Biden campaign sees Obama’s hand in the turmoil.

“One thing that we do have to underline here — just so viewers can follow what’s going on behind the scenes — is the Biden campaign and many Democratic officials do believe that Barack Obama is quietly working behind the scenes to orchestrate this,” Scarborough said.

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Co-host Mika Brzezinski, who has defended Biden amid calls to quit after his disastrous debate two weeks ago, specifically suggested that Obama was involved in Clooney’s op-ed.

Axelrod and the podcast co-hosts were early members of a growing chorus of Democrats making the case that Biden is likely to lose to Trump following his rocky debate performance last month. More than 20 House members have now called on Biden to quit, and Democratic donors are reportedly panicking as well.

Conclusion

The sharp words from Obama-era officials reflect a profound frustration with the current administration’s strategy and communication. As the 2024 race heats up, the Biden team faces significant internal and external pressure to realign its focus and address these critical voices within the party.

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Patrick Houck is an avid political enthusiast based out of the Washington, D.C., metro area. His expertise is in campaigns and the use of targeted messaging to persuade voters. When not combing through the latest news, you can find him enjoying the company of family and friends or pursuing his love of photography.

2 Comments
    too old to con

    Joe Biden has NO CHANCE of winning now. those that are undecided have realized just how far the dems are willing to go to keep the power. and biden should be removed. he is the one whose rhetoric caused all this.

    STASH

    THE ONLY REASON THAT THE OBAMA GANG ARE INTERESTED IN BIDEN IS BECAUSE THEY WANT ANOTHER 4 YEARS TO COMPLETELY DESTROY AMERICA’S WAY OF LIFE. THEY COULD CARE LESS ABOUT BIDEN AS THEY ARE THE PUPPETERS THAT CONTRPL BIDEN TO DO ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING THEY WANT HIM TO DO. BUT WHEN BIDEN REFUSES IT ENRAGES THE CROOKED CLAN AND THAT IS WHAT IS HAPPENING NOW. THEY ARE SO AFRAID THAT TRUMP’S VICTORY IN NOVEMBER WILL DESTROY ALL OF THEIR PLANS. MAY THEY ALL ROT IUN HELL!

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