Family reunion at Camp David - Media: Biden's family against withdrawal from election campaign
The Biden family reportedly encouraged the 81-year-old president after his disappointing performance in the TV duel against challenger Donald Trump to stay in the race for the White House. Two unnamed advisors of Biden's told CNN that his family expressed "unlimited support" for him during a family gathering at Camp David, the U.S. president's retreat near Washington. The "New York Times" also reported, citing Biden's circle, that his family is lobbying for him to continue his campaign despite his criticized appearance in the TV debate against the Republican.
Biden spent the weekend at Camp David with his family following a series of campaign events. The trip was previously planned. The White House tried to avoid the impression that it was a crisis meeting. Instead, a photo shoot with renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz was on the schedule - Biden's children and grandchildren traveled specifically for it.
Report: Biden's Family Dissatisfied with Advisors
Biden hopes, like his predecessor Trump, for a victory in the November presidential election. So far, many indicators pointed to a close race, but Biden's critics were confirmed in their view that the Democrat is no longer suitable for the office and should yield to a younger candidate due to his disastrous performance in the first TV debate on Thursday evening (local time). The debate gained momentum rapidly, but Biden has so far refused to give in to such demands and is focusing on damage control. His wife Jill publicly stands behind the U.S. president.
Politico reported that Biden's family was particularly upset about his closest advisors at Camp David. According to the family's entourage, they bore the blame for the president's failure in the debate. Biden was not ready to attack Trump more aggressively and focused too much on defending his record instead of outlining a vision for a second term. The family also criticized him for being overprepared. A high-ranking advisor to Biden reportedly told Politico that the anger of the relatives was directed at certain advisors.
Doubts about Biden's fitness for a second term due to his advanced age have been around for a long time. If he wins the election in November, he would be 82 years old at swearing-in. The Democrats had hoped that Biden would show during the debate how fit he still is, but the opposite happened: Biden lost focus several times during the TV spectacle in front of millions of viewers, mumbled, stared blankly into space, and often couldn't finish his sentences properly.
The Democratic Party currently stands publicly behind him. However, if Biden's poll numbers deteriorate in the coming days, this could change quickly.
- Despite the criticism following his disappointing debate performance against Donald Trump, the White House confirmed that Biden would continue his election campaign, with his family providing unwavering support during a family reunion at Camp David.
- The forthcoming elections in the USA are critical, and both mainstream media outlets like CNN and The New York Times have been closely following the Biden campaign, reporting on internal family discontent with his advisors.
- As the #USElection2024 approaches, Donald Trump, a former US President, has also been actively campaigning, eyeing another chance to occupy the White House.
- The media hype surrounding Biden's campaign reached a new level, with CNN and The New York Times reporting that his family expressed disappointment with his advisors for his lackluster performance in the TV debate, believing they should have been more aggressive and strategic.
- Biden's narrow focus on defending his record during the debate, instead of outlining his vision for a second term, was one of the main reasons for the family's discontent, according to Politico reports.
- The USA, currently divided politically, is closely following the developments as both Biden, representative of the Democrats, and potential Republican nominees vie for the role of the next US President.
- With the 2024 election campaign in full swing, the Democrats remain steadfast behind Biden, but doubts about his fitness for another term due to his advanced age persist.
- During the family reunion at Camp David, Biden's children and grandchildren gathered for a photo shoot with renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz, showing their continued support for their father and grandfather overcoming the challenges of his campaign.
