Minnesota Rep. Phillips steps down from House leadership role amid dissent over Biden's 2024 bid
- Rep. Dean Phillips stepped down from his Democratic leadership post due to disagreements over supporting Biden's 2024 re-election bid.
- Phillips has publicly considered challenging Biden in the 2024 Democratic primary over concerns about Biden's age and leadership.
- The Minnesota congressman said his convictions were not aligned with the majority of his caucus in backing Biden's re-election plans.
- Phillips will remain in Congress as a member of the Democratic caucus despite his opposition to Biden's 2024 campaign.
- There are already a few declared challengers to Biden in the 2024 Democratic primary, though Biden remains the clear frontrunner.