Biden Claims He Could Have Defeated Trump

President Joe Biden's assertion that he could have defeated Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election has drawn sharp criticism from CNN analyst Harry Enten, who described the claim as 'flat-out bonkers.' Despite Biden's belief, polling data indicated he was significantly trailing Trump in key battleground states when he exited the race in July 2024, with Trump leading by margins of three to six points. Enten emphasized that Biden never led Trump at any point during the campaign and highlighted the historical precedent against incumbents with negative approval ratings, noting that no such president has ever won reelection. Additionally, Biden expressed uncertainty about his ability to serve a full second term, complicating his claim further. Ultimately, Enten concluded that Biden's confidence in a potential victory was not supported by electoral realities, predicting a substantial loss had he remained in the race.