Joe Biden believes he could have won the 2024 U.S. presidential election against Donald Trump had he stayed in the race. After a poor debate performance and low polling numbers, Biden withdrew in July, leading to Kamala Harris running but ultimately losing to Trump in November.
In recent reports, Joe Biden reportedly expressed regret over withdrawing from the 2024 U.S. presidential race, stating that he believes he could have defeated Donald Trump. Biden, who stepped down in July due to low polling and a poor debate performance, was replaced by Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate. Despite Harris's efforts, Trump won the November election, securing victory in key battleground states and the popular vote.
Biden, who previously won against Trump in the 2020 election, reportedly shared with aides and others that he could have taken on Trump successfully in 2024. These comments were made recently by Biden and his aides, as noted by The Washington Post. Biden's withdrawal came after a series of public gaffes, including a debacle in a televised debate where his performance was widely criticized. Democrats themselves labeled the debate as a "disaster." His vice president, Kamala Harris, took his place but ultimately lost to Trump, who returned to the presidency with a second term starting in January.
Biden had announced in April 2023 that he would seek re-election, despite concerns over his age and the possibility of opting for a one-term presidency. However, his departure from the race was seen as a turning point, with some speculating about his potential victory against Trump had he stayed in the race.
