In a scathing attack, Fox News host Jesse Watters accuses President Biden of holding the Democratic Party captive by refusing to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, despite growing calls for him to step aside.
In his opening monologue on "Jesse Watters Primetime," Watters launched into a tirade against Biden, accusing him of being out of touch with reality and determined to drag the party down with him.
"Tonight, Washington's in the middle of a hostage crisis after Joe Biden took the entire Democratic Party captive," Watters declared. "This morning, he sent a ransom note—I mean, a letter, with a list of demands telling the Democrats he's firmly committed to staying in this race, whether they like it or not."
Biden Takes Democratic Party 'Hostage' with Vow to Stay in 2024 Race
Watters mocked Biden's claim that it would be unfair to Democrats who have already voted in the primaries, questioning the party's concern for voter integrity.
"Like all hostage negotiations, you bring a family member in to talk the hostage taker down," Watters said, referring to "Morning Joe" hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski's attempt to persuade Biden to resign. "This morning, 'Morning Joe' tried to talk to the president into releasing the hostages and resigning. It didn't go well."
Biden Takes Democratic Party 'Hostage' with Vow to Stay in 2024 Race
Watters accused Biden of hiding behind his son, Hunter, and lashing out at the "elites" who supported his presidency.
"Biden can still be a Delaware senator if it wasn't for the CIA, Obama donors, FBI and the media who parachuted him into the presidency during Covid and hid his condition," Watters asserted. "Biden wanted to be Abe Lincoln so badly he got himself into a civil war."
Watters concluded by comparing the Democrats' frustration with Biden to that of protesters during the Arab Spring uprisings.
"Like a bunch of Arab Spring breakers, Democrats are gnashing their teeth at the gates of the White House, demanding Joe come out with his hands up," Watters said.
Watters' comments come amid growing pressure on Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race, particularly among younger Democrats who believe he is too old and out of step with the party's base.
A recent poll found that only 38% of Democratic voters believe Biden should run for re-election, while 55% say he should step aside and make way for a new candidate.
