Biden Defiantly Vows to Run Again Amid Growing Party Pressure

President Joe Biden has declared his intention to run for reelection, despite increasing pressure from within his Democratic Party after a poorly received debate performance. Biden emphasized his leadership role and rallied support from Democratic leaders and White House staff, aiming to calm rising concerns about his readiness.

President Joe Biden has resolutely affirmed his decision to run for reelection, countering mounting internal pressure to step down following a troubling debate performance. 'I am running. I am the leader of the Democratic Party. No one is pushing me out,' Biden asserted, as reported by a top aide via social media platform X.

In a surprise appearance on a Democratic National Committee call, Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris provided a motivational talk, highlighting election stakes and reiterating Biden's stance of resilience post-debate. This was part of broader efforts by the president and top aides to ease growing unease among party members and Capitol Hill allies.

Among the strategies to address these concerns, White House chief of staff Jeff Zients encouraged staff to ignore the surrounding 'noise' and maintain focus on governing, citing the administration's accomplishments and the importance of continued governance as the campaign advances.

Privately, Biden reached out to senior Democratic figures like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Despite growing anxiety on Capitol Hill about Biden's reelection viability, Zients bolstered staff confidence in Biden's campaign team and ongoing agenda. The chief of staff emphasized the importance of teamwork and solicited feedback from aides.

Wednesday's 15-minute staff-wide White House call, aimed at settling rattled party allies, dovetailed with a memo from campaign leadership projecting a tight election race with former President Donald Trump. Biden and Harris also scheduled engagements with Democratic governors, signaling continued active leadership.

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