Adam Schiff, Joined by 20 Democrats, Calls on Biden to Withdraw from 2024 Presidential Race

Jul 17, 2024, 05:08 PM

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) has publicly called for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Schiff, who is a prominent Democrat and a close ally of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, cited 'serious concerns' about Biden's ability to defeat former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Schiff's statement marks him as the most prominent elected Democrat to make such a call, joining 20 other congressional Democrats. In his statement to the LA Times, Schiff emphasized that the decision to withdraw is ultimately Biden's alone, but he believes it is time for Biden to 'pass the torch' to secure his legacy of leadership and ensure a Democratic victory in November. Schiff is also the front-runner to become the next U.S. Senator from California.