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Biden Faces Pressure to Withdraw from 2024 Race Amid Debate Fallout; White House Denies

Jul 3, 2024, 06:47 PM

President Joe Biden is facing mounting pressure to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race following a poor debate performance against Donald Trump. According to a report by the New York Times, Biden has privately acknowledged to a key ally that his campaign may be unsalvageable if he cannot convince the public in the coming days that he is fit for the job. This marks the first indication that Biden is seriously considering whether he can recover his candidacy. Despite this, the White House and Biden himself have publicly denied these reports. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that Biden is 'absolutely not' considering stepping down, and Biden reiterated his commitment to the race, telling his campaign staff on Wednesday, 'No one is pushing me out. I’m not leaving.'