In an interview, US President Biden commented on his withdrawal from the candidacy: the debate about his person should not overshadow the election campaign. Because victory over Trump is still his clear goal.
US President Joe Biden spoke in an interview about the reasons for withdrawing from the Democratic Party’s nomination in the US presidential election. Biden said he would do everything he could to protect democracy in America and prevent Republican Donald Trump from being re-elected. In a conversation with American broadcaster CBS News. “We must defeat Trump,” the 81-year-old insisted.
Trump is “a real threat to America’s security,” Biden said. “We are at a turning point in world history,” Biden said. “We really do (…) and democracy is important.”
A “Leader of Change” by 2020
Polls predict a neck-and-neck race between him and Trump, Biden said. But senators and his party’s representatives have expressed fears that his adherence to the presidential bid could tarnish their own chances of victory.
As a result, he was worried that the question of whether he would continue as a candidate would overshadow the election campaign itself. “I thought it would be a real distraction.” In addition, Biden explained during the 2020 election campaign that he saw himself as a transitional president for a younger generation.
Harsh criticism after failed TV fight
Biden announced his withdrawal from the candidacy three weeks ago and spoke out in support of Vice President Kamala Harris. The president came under fire for largely losing a televised showdown with Trump in late June.
Party friends also suddenly began to question, more or less openly, whether he was physically and mentally strong enough to serve one more term. At first, however, Biden wanted nothing to do with it and stonewalled him. Almost a month after the televised fight, he finally announced his retirement. After that he stayed away from election campaigning. Next Thursday, Biden plans to appear with Harris at Maryland State.
Rising Democrats
For Democrats, Castling’s unusual three months before the election in early November seem worth it. Recent polls suggest Harris and her newly elected running mate, Gov. Tim Walls, have a slightly better chance of defeating Trump.
But despite the fresh wind among Democrats and renewed enthusiasm among the party’s supporters, one thing is clear: According to the polls, it will still be a very close race.
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