2024-07-11 16:02:07
US President Joe Biden has said he is “firmly committed” to his re-election campaign and called on Democratic lawmakers to show their full support, following speculation over whether he is too old to serve a term. second term.
Despite suggestions of retiring after a “horrible” debate presidential nominee against Republican Donald Trump, Biden addressed his fellow Democrats and declared he was “determined to stay in the race.”
In addition to reaffirming the decision, the Democratic leader mentioned that this is a time to unite as a party “and to defeat a Donald Trump”.
However, Congressman and also ranking Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, Adam Smith, said Biden “should step aside“.
In response, the US president expressed his frustration with the “elites” within his party, through the news program ‘Morning Joe’.
“To anyone who thinks I shouldn’t run, I say, ‘run for office yourself. Announce yourself as a candidate for president and challenge me’ in Congress,” he added.
Over the past few days, six Democratic counterparts have publicly called on Biden to drop out of the presidential race. Despite his firm determination, the pressure on the current US president is intensifying.
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2024-07-11 16:02:07