White House says Biden ‘staying in the race’ for re-election amid mounting pressure

The White House has confirmed that President Joe Biden is "staying in the race" for re-election despite facing mounting pressure to step aside. Biden himself admitted to having a "bad night" at the recent CNN presidential debate against Donald Trump, acknowledging that he "screwed up" during the event.

In response to rumors circulating about his potential withdrawal from the race, Biden met with Democratic governors to reassure them of his readiness to continue the fight. Meanwhile, his opponent, Donald Trump, took to Truth Social to falsely claim that Biden had already quit the race, disparaging him as a "broken down pile of c***" and mocking Vice President Kamala Harris as "pathetic."

Despite the challenges and criticisms, Biden remains determined to push forward with his re-election campaign. The White House also issued a readout of a call between Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, highlighting their discussions on a ceasefire deal and efforts to secure the release of hostages.

As the political drama unfolds, key figures like Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings have called for Biden to step aside, adding further complexity to the situation. With the 2024 election season heating up, all eyes are on Biden as he navigates the challenges ahead and fights to secure another term in office.