Biden Ends 2024 Run Amid Criticism, Democrats Face Recovery Challenges

Former President Joe Biden's recent public appearances, including interviews on The View and with the BBC, have reignited debates within the Democratic Party about his decision to run for a second term in 2024. Biden denied allegations of cognitive decline during his interview on The View but struggled to maintain focus, which some Democrats view as damaging to the party's efforts to recover from election losses. Prominent voices like Jon Favreau have urged Democrats to openly acknowledge that Biden should not have run again and that he should have stepped down sooner to allow new leadership. Biden also expressed some responsibility for Donald Trump's 2020 victory while defending his choices. Meanwhile, his post-presidency interviews have highlighted his critiques of current foreign policy and reflections on American democracy. These developments reflect ongoing tensions about Biden's legacy and the direction of the Democratic Party heading into the 2028 presidential race.