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Biden to Push Back Hard on Calls to Step Aside

July 1, 2024 · 6:02 am ET · Leave a Comment

“A massive political, PR and personal campaign is underway to reject calls for President Biden to drop his re-election race — and rally Democrats to move on from public debate about age and his future, top officials tell us,” Axios reports.

“Biden has zero interest in stepping aside — and First Lady Jill Biden and key family members and friends agree, according to people who talk regularly with them.”

“Biden, who has ducked tough interviews and avoided no-holds-barred press conferences, is now considering both. Look for a town hall or big one-on-one interview this month.”

Semafor: Biden is staying — or so the Trump campaign says.

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