In a surprising turn of events, former President Barack Obama has found himself at the center of controversy following reports that he is working "behind the scenes" to urge President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. Multiple media outlets, including Politico, have shed light on Obama's alleged efforts, causing a stir among Democratic officials and Biden campaign supporters.

According to Politico's report, Obama was given a "heads-up" about actor George Clooney's damaging New York Times guest essay, in which Clooney called on Biden to step aside. The report stated that while Obama did not actively encourage or advise Clooney's comments, he also didn't object to them. This has fueled speculation that Obama may indeed be orchestrating a campaign to force Biden out.

MSNBC's Joe Scarborough, on his show "Morning Joe," amplified these speculations, claiming that "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." However, a source close to Obama declined to comment on these reports, pointing instead to the former president's public statements in support of Biden.

The controversy deepened as several of Obama's close allies and former staffers voiced their concerns about Biden's candidacy. George Clooney, who had attended a June fundraiser, wrote in his op-ed that Democratic Party leaders needed to acknowledge the "warning signs" concerning Biden's performance. Clooney described Biden's demeanor at the fundraiser as a far cry from his charismatic self, saying, "He was the same man we all witnessed at the debate."

Jon Favreau, a former adviser and member of the "Obama bros" group, echoed Clooney's sentiments, stating that many attendees shared the same concerns at the fundraiser. "It was not surprising to any of us who were there... every single person I talked to at the fundraiser thought the same thing," Favreau revealed.

Despite the growing pressure, President Biden remains resolute in his decision to continue his 2024 campaign. Campaign sources are confident in the campaign's resilience, describing it as going "full steam ahead."

As the controversy unfolds, the political landscape is sure to witness further developments. Supporters of Biden await his response to the allegations, while Obama's role in these alleged efforts continues to be a topic of speculation.