Mike Donilon, a top advisor to former President Biden, faced backlash from liberal commentators for his recent comments regarding Biden's potential involvement in the 2024 presidential race. During a discussion at Harvard University, Donilon expressed his disbelief at the idea of pushing Biden out of the race, calling it 'insane.' He also criticized the Democratic Party for overreacting to Biden's performance in a June debate, stating that the party had 'lost its mind' and 'melted down.'
Donilon's remarks drew sharp criticism from various figures within the Democratic Party. Former Obama advisor Ben Rhodes commented that it is best to reflect on such matters while still on earth, implying that Donilon's assessment was premature. Amanda Litman, co-founder of the Run for Something PAC, labeled Donilon's comments as 'insane' and highlighted the negative impact of Biden's past interview performances on the party's reputation.
