US President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he plans to run for president again, but said this will be the result of a “family decision” that should be made “early next year.”
At a White House news conference to discuss the outcome of Tuesday’s midterm elections, Biden said he was “in no rush” about the decision to run for a second White House term, but that his plan is to return to apply. .
Joe Biden emphasized that he is in no rush to make a decision on the 2024 race, adding that he wants to discuss the matter with his wife, Jill Biden, during the upcoming holiday season.
“Hopefully I’ll have some time to get away for a week around Christmas or Thanksgiving. I think early next year I will make that decision,” the Democratic president said.
The American leader also said that he will do everything possible so that his predecessor Donald Trump (2017-2021) does not return to the White House.
On Monday, on the eve of the midterm elections in the country, Trump said that on November 15 he will make “a big announcement” from his residence in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, hinting at a possible candidacy in the presidential elections. of 2024.
“In 2024 we will reclaim our magnificent White House,” the Republican said at a campaign rally in Ohio.
Also at today’s press conference, Joe Biden called out the threats from Republicans and Donald Trump that they will open an impeachment trial against the president and that they will go investigate his family if they regain control of Congress.
Asked about the conservative impeachment threats, Biden said Americans would see it as “almost a comedy.”
“I can’t control what they do, but what I can do is continue to make life better for Americans,” he said.
If Republicans gain power in Congress, they could investigate Biden and his son Hunter, who for years has been dogged by alcohol and drug controversies and controversial deals like his job for a Ukrainian energy company.
Source: TSF
