President Obama congratulated Hillary Clinton on clinching the Democratic nomination for president and will meet with Bernie Sanders at the White House to discuss his future work, the White House announced late Tuesday.
Obama “congratulated both candidates for running inspiring campaigns that have energized Democrats, brought a new generation of Americans into the political process, and shined a spotlight on important policy ideas aimed at making sure our economy and our politics work for everybody, not just those with wealth and power.”
Obama told Clinton that her “historic campaign inspired millions and is an extension of her lifelong fight for middle-class families and children,” the White House said.
The White House noted that Thursday’s meeting with Sanders was at “Senator Sanders’ request.” Obama and Sanders will “continue their conversation about the significant issues at stake in this election that matter most to America’s working families. The President looks forward to continuing the conversation with Senator Sanders about how to build on the extraordinary work he has done to engage millions of Democratic voters, and to build on that enthusiasm in the weeks and months ahead.”
Obama has not made his endorsement during the Democratic primary season; the White House suggested this week that Obama’s call could be imminent, before saying earlier Tuesday that he was not quite ready.
