Biden leans into limelight as Democrats urge ‘no-holds-barred’ damage control

Published July 3, 2024 7:00am ET



President Joe Biden is refusing to step down as the Democrats’ presumptive 2024 nominee and appears to be heeding calls for more unscripted moments to prove he’s fit for office following his poor debate performance.

Some of Biden’s allies have advised town halls, media interviews, and press conferences to negate the damage of Biden’s lackluster display onstage against former President Donald Trump. A small but growing group of Democrats have asked him to stand aside and let Vice President Kamala Harris take the reins.

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