US President Joe Biden “is not considering” the possibility of withdrawing your candidacy from the upcoming presidential elections.
This was stated by the White House press secretary of the White House Karine Jean-Pierre, reports from CNN.
Biden will not withdraw his candidacy from the election
—He understands that people are right to ask this question, — said Jean-Pierre.
She was asked if anything could change the president’s decision to participate in the elections. Avoiding answering, she said that she could not name the circumstances that could change the president’s decision.
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As CNN notes, separately, Jean-Pierre dodged a question about whether Biden takes naps during the day, after the New York Times reported that Biden took an afternoon nap every day while preparing for his debate with Donald Trump at Camp David.
— This is a president who wakes up every morning and puts the American people first. That's what he does. He does this every day. This is his focus, — said Jean-Pierre, adding that he “pushed” debate on a busy schedule, despite the fact that he, as some sources claimed, had a cold.
She added that Biden knew he would have to show strength. And she emphasized that this is what presidents do.
Biden's meeting with Democratic governors
Subsequently, the US President held a meeting with Democratic governors. Minnesota Governor Tim Volz, after a meeting with the president, said that Biden was “fit to serve”.
— Yes, ready, — said the governor in response to a journalist’s question.
He added that none of them deny that he performed poorly in the debate: It was a bad shot, but it doesn't change what I believe: He's doing his job.
The governors of Maryland Wes Moore and New York Kathy Hochul also expressed their support for Biden to reporters.In particular, the latter said that President Biden is in the race to win it: And we all pledged our support to him because the stakes couldn't be higher”.
Democratic governors Gavin Newsom of California and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan did not speak to the press after the meeting, but in a statement to CNN, Newsom said: Joe Biden has our back. Now it's time to cover his. Whitman, on social media X, said: Joe Biden is our candidate. He is here to win, and I support him.
According to a meeting report provided by the Biden campaign, the president reiterated his determination to defeat Trump at the polls in November and sought the advice and expertise of Democratic governors.
— All participants reaffirmed their shared commitment to doing everything they can to make sure President Biden and Vice President Harris defeat Donald Trump in November, the campaign added.
Sources told the outlet that the Biden family is “fully committed.” to continue the presidential race in 2024.
Earlier, Bloomberg reported that members of the US Democratic Party are seriously considering signing a collective letter to President Joe Biden. They want him to withdraw his candidacy in the United States presidential election, which will be held in November 2024.
