President Joe Biden is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus on Monday night, according to sources familiar with the matter. The CBC, known as one of Biden's most steadfast supporters in Congress, plays a crucial role for the president as he prepares for the upcoming Democratic caucus meeting on Tuesday.
During the Democratic caucus meeting, lawmakers are expected to discuss and address their concerns regarding Biden's campaign in a closed-door session. The meeting with the CBC is seen as an opportunity for Biden to engage with a key group of supporters and address any issues they may have.
It is worth noting that no member of the Congressional Black Caucus has publicly opposed Biden. In fact, the group's chair, Nevada Rep. Steven Horsford, expressed his support for the president in a statement released on Monday morning.
Additionally, other prominent members of the caucus, such as Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio and Rep. Frederica Wilson of Florida, swiftly came to Biden's defense over the weekend when some of their colleagues called for the president to step aside.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is also a member of the caucus, has not disclosed his stance on the matter yet. Beatty, a former chair of the CBC, emphasized the importance of unity within the Democratic Party, stating that Democrats should not act independently against their own president.
Beatty further highlighted the loyalty of Black voters and expressed confidence that they will continue to support Biden despite any internal disagreements within the party.
