Biden reportedly feeling ‘betrayed’ by allies as speculation mounts over exit

President said to be angry with Pelosi and others for stirring discontent, while staff prepare for possible announcementUS politics live – latest updatesA beleaguered Joe Biden entered potentially the most decisive weekend of his 50-year political career on Friday, while recovering from Covid-19 in self-isolation at his home in Delaware and reportedly feeling “angry and betrayed” by allies, as speculation mounted that he might be preparing to announce his withdrawal from the race.Advisers were reported to be discussing the details, timing and setting of a possible withdrawal announcement, and a mood of resignation before Biden’s departure was said to be rampant among his campaign staff. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/19/biden-betrayed-democrats-election-2024

Author : Robert Tait in Washington

Publish date : 2024-07-19 18:22:56

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