President Biden Still Regrets Dropping Out of 2024 Presidential Race
President Biden still harbors regrets about dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, according to a report. Despite mounting pressure from Democrats to step aside, Biden believes he could have beaten Trump in the November election, citing his improved debate performance and low approval numbers.
Biden’s decision to drop out of the race in July was met with widespread criticism, with critics citing his rough debate performance and low funding as major factors. However, Biden has told confidants that he still believes he could have won, citing his strong debate performance and popular votes.
The president’s sentiment is seen as a blow to his support for his selected successor, Kamala Harris, who went on to lose the election by a significant margin.
While Biden has been careful not to disparage Harris directly, he has expressed regrets over his own decisions, including picking Merrick Garland as Attorney General. Privately, he has told aides that Garland moved too slowly on prosecuting Trump and was too aggressively pursuing cases involving his son Hunter.
The comments come as Biden’s team continues to grapple with the president’s declining approval ratings and his struggling political image. The president’s advisors have sought to downplay any suggestion that he is reconsidering a 2024 bid, saying that he is focused on promoting his agenda and supporting Harris.
