Biden under pressure to withdraw from presidential race

Historians: Biden stepping down so late would be unprecedented

President says he will only step aside if shown data he won't win

In an interview with ABCs George Stephanopoulos on July 5, Mr Biden joked that only divine intervention could change his mind about running. "I mean, if the Lord Almighty," Biden said. "Here's what historians say would happen in the event Biden steps down.

Biden dropping out so late would be unprecedented. If Biden were to bow out of the presidential race, it would be the first time a major party nominee has dropped out after the convention since 1896.

July 11, 2024 8:02 PM PDT By Sahil Kapur, Julie Tsirkin and Kyle Stewart

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During the press conference, Biden said the only way he's stepping aside is if he is shown data that shows he won't win the race, though he insisted no poll so far has shown that.