Biden could officially launch his 2024 presidential re-election bid next week
U.S. media reports the announcement may take place next Tuesday via video message
U.S. President Joe Biden is reportedly preparing to officially announce his 2024 run for re-election next week. According to multiple U.S. media sources, Biden plans to make the announcement via video message on Tuesday, April 25. The potential date marks the four-year anniversary since his successful 2020 campaign launch.
The U.S. president talked about his plans to run for a second term in recent weeks, but he told NBC’s ‘Today’ show on April 10 that he still wasn’t ready to announce.
Meanwhile, a second Democrat contender announced his bid for the party’s nomination on Wednesday. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. joined Marianne Williamson in the long-shot challenge.
Biden’s approval ratings are almost at their lowest level since the beginning of his presidential term. The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll released this week found that only 39% of Americans approve of the job Biden is doing.
Biden (80) is the oldest president in U.S. history. If he wins next year, he will be 86 at the end of his second term in 2029.
On the Republican side, former U.S. President Donald Trump is leading in the primary field, both against declared candidates and hopefuls.
Next week, around the time that Biden is rumored to make his announcement, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to be in Israel to deliver a keynote speech at The Jerusalem Post conference.
Tal Heinrich is a senior correspondent for both ALL ISRAEL NEWS and ALL ARAB NEWS. She is currently based in New York City. Tal also provides reports and analysis for Israeli Hebrew media Channel 14 News.
