BTN News: The Biden family is standing by President Joe Biden’s decision to run for re-election in 2024, even though there are questions about his candidacy, according to someone close to the family.
“No change,” the source said. “The First Lady agrees. The family fully agrees.”
First Lady Jill Biden is a Key Supporter of Her Husband’s Campaign
First Lady Jill Biden, who is very close to the President, was in Michigan before returning to Washington on Wednesday night. The White House has said that President Biden has no plans to quit, even though he knows the next days are crucial for his campaign.
At a campaign office opening in Traverse City, Michigan, Jill Biden said, “Joe is the Democratic candidate and will defeat Donald Trump, like in 2020. Are you ready to help?”
Joe Biden Has Faced Challenges but Always Fights Back
“Joe has been knocked down all his life, but he always gets back up. He works harder when people doubt him, and he needs your help,” Jill Biden added.
The First Lady went to two White House events in Middleville, Michigan. She talked about summer nutrition programs and a camp for kids from military families. She was joined by Chasten Buttigieg, the husband of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, at the campaign office opening.
Major Decisions Are Made Together By President and First Lady
As more people ask President Biden to step down, a former adviser said he and Jill Biden always make big decisions together. “They do not make big choices without talking to each other. She is his trusted adviser,” the adviser said.
The White House spoke about Jill Biden’s role, with Elizabeth Alexander, the First Lady’s communications director, saying: “The President has many political advisers. That has never been her role. She supports his career, and he supports hers.”
Alexander also talked about the pressure on First Ladies, made worse by social media. “Supporting without overstepping is a hard balance,” she said.
When asked if Jill Biden hides any health problems of the President, Alexander said: “No. A strong no.”
The Biden Family Stands United in Supporting the President
An ally of the Bidens called requests for Jill Biden to take a bigger role in party decisions “ridiculous.” The source said, “It’s unfair to put the future of the Democratic Party on a wife; she’s not elected or a political adviser.”
Jill Biden, called “Mama Bear” or a “Philly Girl,” will keep defending her family strongly.
Decisions about the President’s future involve a small family group, including Ashley Biden, Hunter Biden, and Valerie Biden, said another former adviser.
The Biden Family Will Celebrate 4th of July Together at the White House
The Biden family will be at the White House for 4th of July celebrations. The President and First Lady will speak in Philadelphia on Sunday and spend the weekend at their home in Wilmington, Delaware. Other family members may join them in Delaware.
Earlier this week, the Bidens met their children and grandchildren at Camp David. The family photo session also became a time to discuss the campaign. The family encouraged President Biden to stay in the race after his debate performance, sources said.
Hunter Biden Spends Time with the President During Critical Meetings
After two days at Camp David, the Bidens went back to the White House with Hunter Biden, his wife Melissa, and their son Beau. Hunter Biden joined his father in meetings to prepare for a speech on the Supreme Court ruling.
“Hunter came back with him and attended the speech prep. They spent time together that night,” said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. “They were together at Camp David and came back together.”
Hunter Biden, recently found guilty of three felony counts related to having a gun, also went to a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House on Wednesday.
