White House reporter gushes 'there's Jesus, HBCUs, and then there's Barack Obama'

The Grio White House correspondent April Ryan praised former President Obama and his wife Michelle ahead of their DNC speeches on MSNBC Tuesday.

After praising Michelle Obama as "stratospheric" and "authentic," Ryan gave a special highlight to the former president, putting him on a list alongside Jesus Christ and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).  Lindsay Kornick is an associate editor for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to lindsay.kornick@fox.com and on Twitter: @lmkornick.

"I mean, I joke about this, but there is Jesus, HBCUs and then there’s Barack Obama. It may change. It may change a little bit if Kamala Harris becomes president. But you know, these are two people people want to hear from right now," Ryan commented.