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- Biden sent a stern letter to congressional Democrats reiterating that he has no plans to drop out.
- He said questions about him have "been well-aired for over a week" and "it's time for it to end."
- The list of Democrats calling for Biden to drop out is likely to grow this week.
As lawmakers head back to Washington today after their one-week recess, President Joe Biden is issuing a stern warning: I'm not going anywhere, time to pipe down.
In a letter to Democrats in both chambers, Biden struck a defiant tone, even as he acknowledged "good faith fears and worries about what is at stake in this election."
"The question of how to move forward has been well-aired for over a week now," Biden wrote. "And it's time for it to end."
Five House Democrats have publicly called for Biden to drop out, and more are likely to do so this week.
This morning, I sent a letter to my fellow Democrats on Capitol Hill. In it, I shared my thoughts about this moment in our campaign.
It’s time to come together, move forward as a unified party, and defeat Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/ABtAaJrr0n
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 8, 2024
According to several media reporters, several high-ranking House Democrats — including Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York, Mark Takano of California, Adam Smith of Washington, and Joe Morelle of New York — said that Biden should step aside during a private call with colleagues on Sunday.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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