Former US President Barack Obama will give a high-profile speech endorsing the presidential candidacy of his long-time political ally Kamala Harris, thereby boosting her new and untested presidential bid.
At 63, Obama is committed to influencing his party behind the scenes, cultivating his legacy and his voice, which loom large in times of crisis, including during the chaotic deliberations that ultimately led President Joe Biden – who also served as Obama's vice president – to drop out of the race and endorse the 59-year-old Harris.