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Joe Biden Faces Backlash Over Proposal to Help Rebuild Democratic Party

The former president's offer to assist the party after its 2024 defeat has drawn criticism from Democrats, highlighting internal divisions and calls for new leadership.

Then-President Biden on the first day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024 in Chicago.
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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris arrive ahead of the 60th inaugural ceremony on January 20, 2025, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump becomes the 47th president of the United States in a rare indoor inauguration ceremony. The parade was also moved inside Capitol One Arena due to weather. (Melina Mara /The Washington Post via Getty)

Overview

  • Joe and Jill Biden met with DNC Chairman Ken Martin in February to propose a campaign effort aimed at revitalizing the Democratic Party's image and fundraising capabilities.
  • The Democratic Party has seen a significant decline in public support, with fewer than one-third of Americans approving of its performance since Donald Trump returned to the presidency in January 2025.
  • Many Democratic officials and former Biden aides have criticized Biden's proposal, calling it unrealistic and emphasizing the need for younger leadership within the party.
  • Critics attribute the party's current struggles to Biden's leadership decisions, including his delayed withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and controversies surrounding his family.
  • Since leaving office, Joe Biden has kept a low profile, signing with Creative Artists Agency to explore post-presidency opportunities, while his family continues to face scrutiny over alleged monetization of their political connections.