President Biden has firmly stated that he is not considering dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, as confirmed by White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Despite pressure from some Democrats and former allies, the White House remains steadfast in its position that Biden will continue his campaign for a second term.
A recent report suggested that Biden had discussed the possibility of withdrawing from the race in private conversations. However, Jean-Pierre unequivocally denied this claim during a press briefing, emphasizing that Biden is resolute in his decision to stay in the race.
Addressing concerns about Biden's recent debate performance, Jean-Pierre attributed it to a cold and jet lag from his trip to the G-7 summit. She highlighted Biden's track record of delivering for the American people over nearly four years and emphasized his commitment to popular policies such as economic growth, job creation, and expanding healthcare.
Despite acknowledging that the debate was not Biden's best showing, Jean-Pierre emphasized his resilience and determination to continue working for the American people. Biden himself reaffirmed his commitment to running for re-election, asserting that he is the leader of the Democratic Party and no one is pressuring him to step aside.
In an effort to address concerns within the party, Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly made a surprise appearance on a Democratic National Committee call. White House chief of staff Jeff Zients urged staff members to focus on governing and ignore distractions, while also emphasizing the importance of unity within the team.
Biden's outreach to top Democratic lawmakers and his partnership with Vice President Harris as the future of the party were highlighted by Jean-Pierre. She reiterated Biden's previous statement about being a transition candidate and expressed confidence in Harris as a key figure in the party's future.
Amid ongoing discussions about Biden's candidacy, he is set to host a meeting with Democratic governors, including prominent figures such as Tim Walz, J.B. Pritzker, and Gavin Newsom. Despite some calls for Biden to step aside, a recent poll indicated that a majority of voters were in favor of him continuing his campaign.
