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Chuck Schumer Urges Biden to End 2024 Campaign, Warns of Legacy as 'Darkest Figure' and Backs Kamala Harris

Jan 17, 2025, 03:37 PM

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer urged President Joe Biden to end his 2024 presidential campaign during a 45-minute conversation at Biden's Rehoboth Beach house on July 13, 2024, according to reports from The New York Times. Schumer warned Biden that continuing his campaign could lead to a loss against Donald Trump, potentially wiping out 50 years of his 'amazing, beautiful work' and turning him into one of history's 'darkest figures.' Schumer conveyed that a secret ballot among Democratic senators would show minimal support for Biden's continued candidacy, estimating his chances of winning at about 5%. The urgency of Schumer's message was influenced by former President Barack Obama, who suggested Schumer was a better messenger to deliver the advice to Biden due to their 'fragile relationship.' During the conversation, Biden asked twice if Vice President Kamala Harris could win. Following the meeting, Biden decided to withdraw from the race a week later, endorsing Harris as the nominee.