Despite recent reports suggesting President Biden's wavering on his 2024 re-election run, his campaign insists he remains committed to staying in the race and accepts the Democratic nomination.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - President Biden's re-election campaign has vigorously denounced a series of reports alleging that the president is open to considering arguments for dropping his 2024 campaign.
"Our campaign is not entertaining any scenarios where President Biden is not leading the ticket," stated Quentin Fulks, Biden's principal deputy campaign manager, at a news conference held near the Republican National Convention site on Thursday morning. "He continues to be and will remain the Democratic nominee."
Biden Campaign Defends President's Resolve to Run for Reelection
Fulks emphasized Biden's unwavering commitment to running, stating, "The president has declared it repeatedly: he is staying in this race. We eagerly anticipate his acceptance of the nomination by delegates in Chicago and his continued engagement in addressing critical issues facing our nation."
The campaign's defense comes in response to mounting speculation about Biden's potential withdrawal from the race following his disappointing debate performance against former President Donald Trump. The 81-year-old Biden has faced questions about his physical and mental fitness to serve a second term as president.
Biden Campaign Defends President's Resolve to Run for Reelection
Moreover, Biden has encountered growing pressure from Democratic politicians, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who have expressed concerns about the party's prospects in the upcoming election.
However, Fulks refuted any suggestion that Biden was reconsidering his candidacy: "The president is not wavering. He has made his decision. I hope I'm not being impolite, but I'm unsure how many times we need to reiterate this. Joe Biden has stated unequivocally that he is running for president of the United States. Our campaign remains focused on moving forward."
Biden Campaign Defends President's Resolve to Run for Reelection
The campaign's firm stance aims to quell rumors of Biden's potential departure from the race and reassure supporters of his determination to lead the Democratic Party in the 2024 election.
