President Joe Biden appeared on The View on Wednesday, expressing his confidence that he could have won the 2024 election against former President Donald Trump. During the interview, Biden addressed speculation about his decision to withdraw from the race and the pressure he faced from within his own party.
“I was confident I would beat Trump — he’s a loser,” Biden stated. His remark highlighted his unwavering belief that, despite challenges, he had the momentum to secure victory in November.
No Reluctance from Fellow Democrats
One of the show’s co-hosts, Alyssa Farah Griffin, brought up the ongoing pressure from Democrats, including influential figures like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, urging him to step aside after his June debate with Trump. However, Biden dismissed any notion of significant resistance from his party.
“I never fully believed the assertions that there was this overwhelming reluctance about my running again. I didn’t sense that,” Biden said. He suggested that the reluctance was overblown and not reflective of the broader sentiment within the Democratic Party.
Age, Not Pressure, Influenced Biden’s Decision
Though Biden acknowledged the pressure, he explained that his decision to step down wasn’t primarily due to it. Instead, he cited concerns about his age, reflecting on whether continuing the race would be the best decision for the country.
“It wasn’t the pressure from others that made me step back; it was more about personal reflection on my age,” he shared with the panel.
Endorsement of Kamala Harris
After deciding to step down in July following weeks of internal discussions, Biden quickly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor for the Democratic ticket. His support came as a sign of his confidence in Harris, positioning her as the party’s leader moving forward.
Polling Results Showed Close Race with Trump
Despite stepping away, Biden stood firm in his belief that his polling numbers indicated he could have beaten Trump. He pointed out that while some critics raised concerns about his polling, he had always been in a strong position.
“The fact of the matter is, my polling was about… we were always within range of beating this guy,” Biden commented, addressing concerns about how polling data was interpreted by his detractors.
Co-Hosts Critique Public Handling of Biden’s Age
During the interview, co-host Whoopi Goldberg took a moment to call out fellow Democrats for how they publicly addressed Biden’s age, arguing that the issue could have been handled more discreetly.
“You were my ride or die,” Goldberg said to Biden, voicing her displeasure at how the internal party disagreements over Biden’s age were made public. “I thought they could have done this in a different way.”
This sentiment was shared by Sara Haines, another co-host, who admitted that after Biden’s June debate performance, she began to question whether he should remain on the ticket. “It was really hard to watch, and I think President Biden needed to step down,” Haines remarked, echoing a broader concern within the Democratic Party.
Biden’s Legacy and Future Impact
Despite stepping down, Biden’s legacy remains tied to his belief in the future of the Democratic Party and his confidence in Kamala Harris. His appearance on The View provided him an opportunity to reflect on his decisions, address party dynamics, and reiterate his commitment to seeing Trump defeated in 2024, whether by him or Harris.
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