President Biden admits pressure from Democrats contributed to decision to drop out
FOX NewsAUG 2024
Biden Explains Decision to Step Aside
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Above: Pres. Joe Biden returns to the White House on Aug. 12. Image copyright: Kevin Dietsch/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
Biden's explanation in this interview jives with the reasoning he gave for stepping aside last month, and further reinforces the sacrifice he was willing to make in order to protect the US from a second Trump term. Not only do the Democrats have a better chance at retaining the White House now, but Biden's legacy as one of the most consequential presidents ever will be sustained.
Republican narrative
Biden has finally admitted what a majority of the country already knew — there was a coup led by Rep. Nancy Pelosi to remove Biden from the ticket despite how well they claim he has done as president. After adamantly staying in the race for weeks after the debate, the president only agreed to step down when Pelosi put the screws to him and things were on the verge of getting ugly.
Metaculus Prediction
There's a 57% chance Harris will be elected US president in 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
