Biden declares that he’s “decided” to run’ in the face of calls for him to step down are increasing

President Biden during a near one-hour press conference, reaffirmed his commitment to stay in the race despite increasing demands from supporters and those in the leadership to leave his race.

Jul 11, 2024 08:45 PM

President Biden is in a photo speaking at a news event on Thursday, the final day of NATO Summit held in Washington. Jacquelyn Martin/AP/AP hide caption

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President Biden in one hour long press conference, reiterated his commitment to stay in the race, even in the face of growing pressure and questions of his supporters, as well as political leaders who have suggested that he quit the race. He also said he will not be able defeat Trump, the president of his time. Donald Trump in November.

“I believe I’m the best qualified candidate to be president. I beat him once before and I’ll beat him once more,” Biden stated about Trump.

“I’m not in this for my legacy,” Biden declared. “I’m here to finish the work I began. “

If Biden is determined to stay running, in spite of the worries of a few Democratic lawmakers, Biden declared, “I’m determined to run however I believe it’s crucial that I the importance of calming fears by showing that they can know that I’m out there. They should see that I’m in the streets.” Biden declared the campaign was”strong” and that he was making a huge effort to beat “toss-up states. “

Biden did not utilize any Teleprompter. Biden spoke to 10 reporters following the conclusion of the NATO conference, which was hosted at Washington. Biden spoke with a natural voice and appeared animated when he spoke about economics and reduction of firearm violent crime. Biden addressed a lot of questions easily however, he was a bit long about certain areas of foreign policy and the growth in the economy of the country following COVID.

The president was mistaken initially, referring to Vice-President Harris as “Vice president Trump. “

Biden is asked if any concerns that he had about Harris possibility of challenging Trump regardless of whether she were at the top of his list in his political ladder. “Look, I wouldn’t have picked Vice President Trump to be vice president [if] I didn’t think she was not qualified to be president,” Biden declared.

The error is only two days after Biden was photographed with NATO the members of NATO and NATO talking about Ukrainian the president Zelesnkyy president Putin and quickly making amends.

After the press conference one reporter on the 11th of November asked Biden what he would do in response to criticisms by Trump himself about the wrong name for Harris.

Biden said “Listen to him,” before leaving from the podium.

The NATO summit was an occasion that his campaign believed could highlight his leadership qualities on the international scene. However, it has been overshadowed by concerns about the probability of him holding up to the demands of a campaign that’s been brutal and a period of four years as president doubts that have been raised by incumbent Democrats and donors as well as the public.

There have been questions circulating since Biden collapsed the course of the 26th of June’s debate against President of the United States, Donald Trump. Biden was unable to respond to any questions in the course of debate and later blamed the whole thing on insecure jet lag, lack of preparation, and interruptions from Trump. Biden said it was a night of bad luck but his supporters aren’t convinced.

Since then, Biden and his team have been working hard to prove his ability to endure and his mental toughness to compete in this race. Making campaign stops to Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and, later this weeks, Michigan. Biden did an interview on a talk show, which was broadcast live on ABC News and has another interview scheduled for Monday with NBC also. Biden has been for MSNBC’s Morning Joe this week as well. Additionally, Biden has been adamant and informed his team that he will remain in the race and it was time to put an end to the debate about whether it was time to leave. Biden has been granted all the support from some influential people in the party, but others have publicly stated that they think he’ll be crushed by Trump.

Biden said the senator will be tested for neurological problems if required.

The president said that he’d had three neurological tests during his tenure that was made public to White House has disclosed. He also stated that it would be a possibility to undergo another test should his doctor have recommended it.

“I’m good,” he said. “I’m constantly tested each day for my ability to use my brain in my decisions every day. “

“Every single day I’m surrounded by good docs,” he said. “If they think I should have a neurological exam again, I’ll do it,” said the doctor. declared.

Biden’s campaign’s vice-chairman governor. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan stated recently she believes it “wouldn’t hurt” if Biden had a second examination.

Biden has stated that he needs to “be a bit more disciplined” in his schedule

Biden said the president needed to move at an easier pace throughout the day, in an effort to clarify the claims in which he claimed to have stated to his national Democratic governors last week that he should sleep earlier and stay away from events that occur that take place after eight p.m.

“Instead of my every day starting at 7 and going to bed at midnight, it would be smarter to pace myself a little more,” Biden declared.

Biden declared that his plan is “full bore” since the debate in June. Biden also stated that Trump in contrast to what he claims has done “virtually absolutely nothing. “

“Where’s Trump been? In his golf cart, filling out the scorecard prior to hitting his tennis ball?” Biden said

On numerous occasions, Biden threw cold water on the idea that he was not ready to be president or run for president.

“The best way to assure them is the way I assure myself,” Biden said on how to convince to Americans that he won’t have another “bad night” like he was during the debate. “And the question is, are I getting the job completed? “

“If you slow your pace and am unable to finish the task it’s a signal that I shouldn’t do it. There’s been no evidence of this. No,” he stated.

The NPR’s Asma Khalid asked Biden for his reasons behind why he did not declare his presidency to serve as an “bridge” to the next generation of Democratic leaders like he claimed that he would in his 2020 presidential campaign. Biden claimed his motivation was the significance of his legacy on topics ranging from foreign policy to economics.

Biden also spoke about the danger to democracy and also made mention of new Supreme Court rulings as well as his Republicans’ Project 2025 plan.

“We’ve had no experience before. This is the second reason I didn’t like you say, hand over the reins to another generation. I have to complete this task. I’m required to complete this job due to the fact that there’s a lot on the line,” Biden stated.

Biden will stay until the results of polls suggest that ‘there’s no way you can outdo your odds’

Despite Biden’s constant assertion that he’ll be in the race handful of Democrats such as Vermont senator. Peter Welch, have been insisting that the president quit and been pointing to Harris as a viable option for Democrats. Democratic Party.

Biden in a variety of points during the press conference thanked Harris for her work in the area of reproductive rights, as also guns and violence prevention.

“I would not have chosen her if I believed she had the qualifications to serve as president. From the beginning I was clear about it,” he stated. “She is qualified to be president. That’s why I chose her. “

Biden was interviewed by reporters, and even if the the team’s polls showed that Harris performed better than Biden in a contest against Trump however, he’d get on the vote.

“Unless they returned with the words, ‘There’s not a chance you’ll be successful.’ Nobody’s declaring this,” said the man.

Biden has frequently criticized polling information that has been published about the race up until now. Biden claimed that the race won’t start until the next days following Labor Day. Biden has also suggested that there are several candidates who could challenge Trump but they’ll need to start their campaigns by starting from scratch.

“A lot can happen,” the man said. “I believe I’m the best-qualified to lead an administration. According to me, I’m the most qualified person to be successful. “