According to several people familiar with former US President Barack Obama's thinking, Obama has told allies in recent days that the chances of a victory for President Biden have greatly diminished, and he believes that President Biden needs to seriously consider his viability as a candidate. It is reported that since the debate some time ago, Obama has only spoken with Biden once. He stressed that he is concerned about protecting Biden and his political legacy, and refuted the idea that he alone can influence Biden's decision-making process.