Adam Schiff, 21st Democrat, Urges Biden to Withdraw from 2024 Race Citing Serious Concerns

Jul 17, 2024, 05:26 PM

Representative Adam Schiff, a prominent Democrat and front-runner for the U.S. Senate seat in California, has publicly called on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Schiff, who has served as an impeachment manager and is a close ally of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, cited serious concerns about Biden's ability to defeat former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election. In a statement to the Los Angeles Times, Schiff emphasized that while the decision ultimately rests with Biden, he believes it is time for Biden to 'pass the torch' to ensure a Democratic victory and secure his legacy of leadership. Schiff's call makes him the most prominent elected Democrat to urge Biden to step aside, joining 21 other congressional Democrats who have made similar appeals. Schiff also pointed to Biden's poor debate performance as a factor in his decision.