President Barack Obama caused a big political buzz when he made a friendly gesture at a hopeful for the Democratic nomination for president in 2028. The gesture has sparked talk that Obama could already have a favorite in the coming White House race.

The president later grumbled about the “Radical Left Democrats” who disapprove of his decision, which is expected to be a lengthy military operation.

Despite pledging to end “endless wars,” Trump’s second term has seen U.S. military operations across the world.