Ex-Obama Aide Criticizes Biden Claim He Would Have Beaten Trump

Former President Joe Biden appeared on The View, where he repeatedly asserted that he would have defeated President Donald Trump in the 2024 election if he had not dropped out, citing factors like reduced voter turnout and the closeness of swing-state results. Biden acknowledged some responsibility for Trump's reelection and criticized the sexist campaign against former Vice President Kamala Harris, who replaced him as the Democratic nominee. However, former Obama aide Dan Pfeiffer strongly criticized Biden's claims as politically unrealistic and disrespectful to Harris, arguing that Biden's insistence undermines Harris and disregards the reality that voters viewed Biden as too old for reelection. Pfeiffer emphasized that Harris would be the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination if Biden had remained in the race, but because she lost as the nominee, the dynamics changed. Biden's comments also highlighted his ongoing support for Harris and his hope that she remains politically active. The interviews and reactions illustrate continuing tensions within the Democratic Party regarding the 2024 election outcome and leadership.