Official announcement from the Democratic National Committee

NY Times Editorial Board Urges Biden to Withdraw from 2024 Race After Debate Performance

Jun 28, 2024, 10:55 PM

Several columnists and the editorial board of The New York Times have called on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. This call follows Biden's poor performance in a recent debate against former President Donald Trump. On June 28, 2024, The New York Times editorial board published an op-ed titled 'To Serve His Country, President Biden Should Leave the Race,' arguing that Biden's continued candidacy poses a 'reckless gamble' for the Democratic Party. The editorial suggests that Biden's rationale for running, based on his 2020 victory over Trump, is no longer sufficient. The board emphasizes the need for a stronger Democratic candidate to face Trump in the upcoming election.