Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has defended President Biden's cognitive abilities and dismissed calls for him to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, despite the President's recent debate performance.
Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has doubled down on his support for President Biden, rejecting calls from some Democrats for the President to step aside in the 2024 presidential race. Fetterman acknowledged that Biden's debate performance last month was not his best, but he maintained his belief that Biden is the best candidate to defeat former President Donald Trump.
"I really don't think I've seen anything that makes me want to change that," Fetterman said in an interview with Fox News host Jesse Watters. "I'm not following him blindly, but I do fundamentally believe he's been a great president and I do believe ultimately he can prevail."
Fetterman Defends Biden, Rejects Calls for Him to Step Aside in 2024
Fetterman's defense of Biden comes as the President faces increasing pressure from within his own party to step down. Nine House Democrats and one Democratic senator have called on Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race since his performance at the CNN Presidential Debate in Atlanta.
However, Fetterman argued that debates are not a true reflection of a candidate's abilities and that conversations about Biden stepping down should stop.
Fetterman Defends Biden, Rejects Calls for Him to Step Aside in 2024
"Joe Biden is going to be our guy, and it's going to be rough, and it's uncertain, but it's going to be very close as well, too," Fetterman said. "I refuse to turn our back on a great president and I know people watching this might disagree that he hasn't been a great president, but I do believe he was. And I think loyalty is really one of the last... It's one of the last currencies in this lousy business."
Fetterman's comments are significant as he is a prominent Democrat who has been a vocal supporter of Biden since his campaign. His defense of the President could help bolster Biden's standing within the party and among voters.
Fetterman Defends Biden, Rejects Calls for Him to Step Aside in 2024
Biden has refuted calls to step down, saying in a letter to House Democrats that he is the best candidate who can beat Trump in November. However, it remains unclear whether Biden will ultimately seek re-election.
The 2024 presidential race is expected to be extremely competitive, with Trump and Biden likely to be the frontrunners for their respective parties. It remains to be seen whether Biden will be able to overcome his recent challenges and mount a successful campaign.
Fetterman Defends Biden, Rejects Calls for Him to Step Aside in 2024
