Jeffries, Biden Discuss Democratic Future

Hakeem Jeffries met with President Joe Biden to discuss House Democrats' stance on Biden's candidacy and the party's future. Jeffries relayed the caucus's insights and conclusions. The meeting occurred Thursday night, with Democrats keenly observing Biden's NATO summit press conference and expressing varied opinions about his leadership.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with President Joe Biden to discuss House Democrats' perspectives amid talks about Biden's candidacy and the party's future, according to a letter from Jeffries.

Jeffries conveyed the caucus's insights and conclusions to Biden during their private meeting on Thursday night. He emphasized that the meeting reflected the full breadth of the group's recent discussions.

Democrats had closely watched Biden's press conference following the NATO summit in Washington, with some urging him to step aside from the upcoming presidential race.