Joe Biden dropped his first 2020 campaign video at 6:00 AM this morning, focusing on President Trump’s response to the 2017 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, VA.

Joe Biden is officially in the race for President: “ The core values of this nation… our standing in the world… our very democracy…everything that has made America — America –is at stake” — Chris Jansing (@ChrisJansing) April 25, 2019

And. . . he’s already lying:

Smart choice for Biden to launch with a lie that is popular with the left– that Trump called Neo-Nazis and white nationalists "very fine people" when he actually condemned them: “I’m not talking about the neo-Nazis and white nationalists because they should be condemned totally” — Eddie Zipperer (@EddieZipperer) April 25, 2019

Have a watch:

The core values of this nation… our standing in the world… our very democracy…everything that has made America — America –is at stake. That’s why today I’m announcing my candidacy for President of the United States. #Joe2020 https://t.co/jzaQbyTEz3 — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 25, 2019

Now raise that cash, Joe!

Not wasting any time.. Biden sends a fundraising email ?? pic.twitter.com/V2uGznE83L — Al Weaver (@alweaver22) April 25, 2019

President Obama, who hasn’t said much about any of the 2020 candidates, did release a statement through his spokesman saying selected Joe Biden as his running mate was “one of the best decisions he’s ever made.” So, not an endorsement but a “clear signal of support”:

Obama spokesperson weighs in immediately on Biden announcement @mikememoli pic.twitter.com/4srED0Bzcp — Morning Joe (@Morning_Joe) April 25, 2019

Editor’s note: This post has been updated.

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Foreign interference? Joe Biden tells donors world leaders are begging him to run and save the world https://t.co/Dv5ExG00cR — Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) April 25, 2019