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President Joe Biden admitted uncertainty about seeking re-election in 2024, acknowledging the influence of potential competition from Republican Donald Trump. Speaking at a Boston fundraiser for his 2024 campaign, Biden stated, "If Trump wasn't running, I'm not sure I'd be running. We cannot let him win." The President expressed concerns about the risks Trump poses to democracy, emphasizing the threat perceived after Trump's comments on the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville in 2017.
Biden highlighted Trump's renewed efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act and underscored America's unique foundation as "the only nation built on an idea." The President, who recently turned 81, emphasized the gravity of the moment in challenging Trump's presidency, citing the 2017 incident as a turning point.
These remarks come amid polling data showing Biden trailing Trump in several battleground states a year ahead of the presidential election. Additionally, both Biden and Trump face concerns about their age, with Biden at 81 and Trump at 77. Biden's admission reflects the dynamic political landscape and the pivotal role Trump's potential candidacy plays in shaping electoral decisions.