Defiant Biden sends letter to Democrats on Capitol Hill, says he's staying in the race [VIDEO]

Amid growing speculation and concern within Democratic ranks, Joe Biden affirmed his determination to remain in the 2024 presidential race against Donald Trump. In a letter to House and Senate Democrats, Biden made it clear he has no intention of retiring despite calls for him to step down after the recent CNN debate.

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In the letter, Biden stated, “I want you to know that despite all the speculation in the press and elsewhere, I am firmly committed to staying in this race, running this race to the end, and defeating Donald Trump.” The letter was posted on his account to X, reaffirming his position.

This morning, I sent a letter to my fellow Democrats on Capitol Hill. In it, I shared my thoughts on this moment in our campaign.

It's time to come together, move forward as a unified party and defeat Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/ABtAaJrr0n

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 8, 2024

Addressing concerns about his age and eligibility, Biden, 81, revealed that he has had “extensive” conversations with Democratic leaders and is fully aware of the doubts surrounding his ability to defeat Trump. In response to these apprehensions, he stated, “I wouldn't run again if I didn't absolutely believe that I'm the best person to beat Donald Trump in 2024.”

NEW: President Biden sends letter to congressional Democrats saying he is “strongly committed to staying in this race.”

“Voters only decide the candidate of the Democratic Party. How can we defend democracy in our nation if we ignore it in our own party? pic.twitter.com/xIgN0W4rb7

— Morning Joe (@Morning_Joe) July 8, 2024

Concluding his message to his fellow Democrats, Biden urged an end to ongoing deliberations about a possible replacement nominee. “The question of how to move forward has been well and truly aired for over a week. And it's time for it to end,” he wrote. “We have a job. And that is to beat Donald Trump. We have 42 days until the Democratic Convention and 119 days until the general election. Any weakening of resolve or lack of clarity about the task ahead only helps Trump and hurts us.”

You can read the entire letter below: