President Joe Biden had a conversation with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries following Biden's announcement that he would not seek reelection, according to sources familiar with the call. During a meeting earlier this month, Jeffries conveyed concerns from the House Democratic Caucus regarding Biden's potential candidacy for the upcoming election.
Although Jeffries did not explicitly endorse Biden during the meeting, sources indicate that the top House Democrat had previously expressed support for him publicly. The discussions between Biden and Jeffries come amidst growing speculation within the Democratic Party about the future of the party's leadership and the upcoming election.
source reached out to Jeffries’ office for comment, but no response has been provided at this time. The conversation between Biden and Jeffries underscores the ongoing dialogue within the Democratic Party as they navigate the path forward leading up to the election.
