White House says Biden believes he made right decision to drop out of 2024 race
In a recent press briefing, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed President Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race in July. She confirmed that Biden believes he made the right choice and acknowledged the various opinions and analyses from election experts regarding the failed efforts of the Democratic Party in the 2024 election, which saw Republican President-elect Trump emerge victorious.
During the briefing, Jean-Pierre revealed that President Biden had called Trump to congratulate him on his victory and had assured him of a peaceful and orderly transition of power. Additionally, Biden had spoken to Vice President Kamala Harris to commend her on running a history-inspiring campaign.
Jean-Pierre acknowledged the mixed emotions surrounding the election results, stating, “For some people, this election is a time of victory, and for others, it’s a time of loss.” She emphasized that there would be extensive postmortem analysis in the coming days, weeks, and months to understand what led to the outcome.
When asked about the criticism directed at Biden for the loss, Jean-Pierre reiterated Biden’s mantra of resilience, stating, “You get knocked down, you get back up.” She defended Biden’s decision to step aside in July, highlighting that 14 million voters had chosen him as the nominee in the primary.
Regarding the encouragement of rising stars in the Democratic Party to rally behind Biden in 2023, Jean-Pierre explained that it was customary for party members to support their leader. She emphasized that Biden’s priority was always putting the American people first.
In response to questions about Biden’s previous statements labeling Trump as an existential threat to democracy, Jean-Pierre affirmed that Biden stood by his words. She referenced former chief of staff John Kelly’s characterization of Trump as a fascist and a dictator-like figure, supporting the notion that Trump posed a threat to democracy.
Jean-Pierre concluded the briefing by reiterating the administration’s commitment to a peaceful transfer of power and respect for the decision made by the American people. She emphasized the importance of upholding democratic values and ensuring that the will of the people is honored.
In light of the recent developments, it is clear that President Biden remains steadfast in his beliefs and decisions, guided by a commitment to serving the American people and upholding the principles of democracy.
