Joe Biden Reflects on 2024 Election Loss and His Decision to Step Down

The outgoing president believes he could have defeated Donald Trump but acknowledges missteps during his presidency and campaign.

President Joe Biden has expressed regret over stepping down from the 2024 presidential race, believing he could have won against Donald Trump despite his faltering debate performance and declining poll numbers.
Biden reportedly criticized his own decisions, including not signing his name on pandemic relief checks and his choice of Merrick Garland as attorney general, which he believes impacted public perception of his leadership.
The decision to withdraw from the race followed pressure from Democratic leaders, who questioned his electability and urged him to pass the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris, who ultimately lost to Trump in a landslide.
Biden has refrained from blaming Harris for the election loss, though some Democrats argue his prolonged campaign hindered her ability to prepare and campaign effectively.
Key Democratic missteps cited include a focus on 'threats to democracy' over economic issues, struggles to mobilize younger and nonwhite voters, and internal divisions over how to address voter concerns.