First lady Jill Biden told supporters in North Carolina on Monday that she and President Biden are "all in" on his re-election. She also scolded reporters for "screaming" at her as she walked from a coffee shop to her car.
First lady Jill Biden told supporters in Wilmington, North Carolina, on Monday that she and President Biden are "all in" on his re-election.
"Joe is all in," she said. "And I'm all in."
Jill Biden All In on Husband’s Re-Election, Scolds Reporters for ‘Screaming’
Biden's remarks came as her husband faces growing calls from some Democrats to drop out of the race. A recent poll found that 64% of Democrats believe Biden should not run for re-election in 2024.
But Biden has insisted that he is staying in the race.
Jill Biden All In on Husband’s Re-Election, Scolds Reporters for ‘Screaming’
"I'm not going anywhere," he said at a campaign event in Iowa last week.
Biden's decision to remain in the race has been met with mixed reactions from Democrats. Some Democrats have praised Biden for his resilience, while others have expressed concern about his age and mental fitness.
Jill Biden All In on Husband’s Re-Election, Scolds Reporters for ‘Screaming’
Biden is 79 years old, and he would be 82 years old if he is re-elected. He is the oldest person to ever serve as president of the United States.
Some Democrats have also expressed concern about Biden's mental fitness. Biden has made a number of gaffes and missteps in recent months, and some Democrats have questioned whether he is still sharp enough to be president.
But Biden has insisted that he is healthy and mentally fit.
"I'm as healthy as a horse," he said at a press conference last week.
Biden's wife, Jill, has also defended her husband's mental fitness.
"Joe is sharp as a tack," she said in an interview with CBS News last month.
Biden's campaign has also released a letter from his doctor, Kevin O'Connor, stating that Biden is "fit to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency."
But some Democrats remain unconvinced.
"I'm not sure he's up to the job anymore," said one Democratic congressman. "He's made a lot of mistakes lately, and I'm worried about what he would do if he were re-elected."
Biden's decision to remain in the race is likely to be a major issue in the 2024 Democratic primary. If Biden does run, he will face a challenge from a number of other Democrats, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.
