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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has informed House Democrats that he had a private meeting with President Biden on Friday night. This development comes amidst a growing number of House Democrats urging Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, with one member even calling for his immediate resignation.
In a letter to House Democrats, Jeffries stated, 'Over the past several days, House Democrats have engaged in a thoughtful and extensive discussion about the future of our country, emphasizing the importance of freedom, democracy, and the economic well-being of everyday Americans. Our discussions have been candid, clear-eyed, and comprehensive.'
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Jeffries further mentioned, 'On behalf of the House Democratic Caucus, I requested and was graciously granted a private meeting with President Joe Biden. This meeting took place yesterday evening. During my conversation with President Biden, I conveyed the full range of insights, heartfelt perspectives, and conclusions about the way forward that the Caucus has collectively shared in our recent discussions.'
He concluded by saying, 'As House Democrats have consistently done throughout this Congress, we remain committed to working in the best interests of everyday Americans.' The meeting between Jeffries and Biden signifies ongoing deliberations within the Democratic Party regarding the future course of action in light of current challenges facing the nation.