Democratic Party Uncertainty Continues After Biden NATO Summit Events
On Thursday, US Pres. Biden made what was widely characterized as two major public appearances important to the trajectory of his campaign — remarks in front of NATO leaders at the alliance's summit and a high-profile press conference hours later....
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Facts
- On Thursday, US Pres. Biden made what was widely characterized as two major public appearances important to the trajectory of his campaign — remarks in front of NATO leaders at the alliance's summit and a high-profile press conference hours later.1
- Biden's remarks focused on US geostrategic policies but also included two episodes in which he referred to Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy as 'President Putin' (before correcting) then referring to Vice President Harris as 'Vice President Trump' later during the press conference.1
- Zelenskyy reportedly dismissed the initial mix-up and praised NATO leaders for creating the 'Ukraine Compact' — a group comprising the US, key European allies, Canada, and Japan.2
- In the press conference, Biden fielded multiple questions related to his continuing decision to remain in the 2024 US presidential race. Biden committed to remain as the Democratic candidate, stating 'I'm in this to complete the job I started.'3
- Biden's performance at the press conference was widely considered to be a pivotal aspect of the decision-making process of the Democratic Party. Following the event, three additional Democratic lawmakers called on Biden to abandon his campaign — bringing the total to at least 17 (with numbers in flux).4
- After the press conference, Biden reportedly met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY). Jeffries reportedly shared candid perspectives with Biden and stopped short of offering his formal endorsement.5
Sources: 1Reuters, 2New York Post, 3Breitbart, 4Newsweek and 5CNN.
Narratives
- Narrative A, as provided by Bloomberg. While it's understandable that Biden wishes to continue serving his country, it's time for him to put the well-being of the country over his personal endeavors. The main goal of Democrats is to beat the twice impeached, convicted felon Donald Trump. Those closest to Biden must stand up for the country and encourage him to drop out and switch to a more electable candidate before it's too late.
- Narrative B, as provided by Intelligencer. Since it appears Biden won't be stepping down, the Democrats must stop talking about his foibles and start treating him like their 2024 candidate. Biden's performance was more than serviceable — deepening relationships with key allies, and showing his strength in foreign policy. The Democratic Party should close ranks around Biden, hound Trump on his criminal cases, and communicate the horrors of Project 2025 and a radical GOP.
- Republican narrative, as provided by Townhall. It's remarkable to watch the Democratic establishment lose control of who they thought was an easily controllable politician. Reports are now coming out about former Pres. Barack Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are potentially urging Biden to drop out. While Trump and the GOP can stand back and reap the benefits of Democratic Party dysfunction, last night's Biden gaffes were an embarrassment that echoed on the international stage and harmed America's reputation.
