I told you my plan is to run again – Biden reprimands the reporter who inquired about the 2024 announcement during the midnight huddle
Prior to his departure from Ireland, President Biden gave reporters a curt reaction to their questions regarding his chances of winning reelection in 2024, saying that he had “already made that calculus” and would make an announcement “relatively soon.”
Before boarding Air Force One and flying to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Biden spoke to the media from Ireland West Airport Knock.
One reporter questioned, “Do you know whether the last few days have changed your calculus on when you’ll make an announcement on your plans for 2024.”
“No, not at all. I’ve already calculated that. We’ll make the announcement quite soon,” Biden said. But coming here simply confirmed my optimism about what’s possible.
You’ve decided, then?” the reporter enquired.
I told you my plan is to run again, Biden retorted in a somewhat agitated manner.
The president’s remarks and those made by first lady Jill Biden, who declared in February that her husband is “pretty much” prepared to announce his reelection campaign, are in line with previous statements made by the White House and Biden.
While in Nairobi, the first lady told the AP, “He says he’s not done.” He hasn’t finished what he’s begun. And that is what matters.
Similar statements have been made by White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who stated to MSNBC in February that Biden “intends to run” for president once more in 2024.