Senate Majority Leader Schumer Urges Biden to Step Aside in 2024 Election, Sources Say

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:15pm on 18 Jul 2024,Thursday International

According to multiple Democratic sources, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer privately urged President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 election. Schumer met Biden in Delaware and conveyed the views of his caucus, reflecting growing concerns among party leaders about Biden's viability. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries have also expressed similar concerns. Despite this, Biden remains determined to run, supported by key figures like the Congressional Black Caucus, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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