Biden made it clear he is not leaving presidential race amid questions about ability to lead and take on Trump.
Governors expressed continued support for Biden despite concerns about his debate performance.
President Biden met with Democratic governors at the White House on July 4, 2024 to shore up support after shaky debate performance.
In a bid to shore up support for President Biden after his shaky debate performance, the president met with Democratic governors on July 4, 2024 at the White House. The meeting included Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Illinois Gov. J.B Pritzker again, New York Gov Kathy Hochul , Maryland Governor Wes Moore , Delaware Governor John Carney and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear among others.
The governors expressed their continued support for Biden after the meeting despite concerns about his debate performance. President Biden also made it clear that he is not leaving the presidential race as some within his own party had begun to question his ability to lead the country and take on Donald Trump in November's elections. The Democratic Party is hoping this show of support will help quell any doubts about Biden's fitness for office.
Despite their support, it is clear that the governors were surprised at not having been informed about Biden's debate performance beforehand. They have assured the public and their party that they will continue to stand by Biden as he seeks re-election.
President Biden reassured campaign staffers and Democratic governors that he is staying in the presidential race following his poor debate performance.
Three Democratic governors, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Maryland Governor Wes Moore, publicly expressed their continued support for Biden after meeting with him.
