Adam Schiff Becomes The Latest Democrat To Call For Joe Biden To Step Down [VIDEOS]

What Adam Schiff was reported to have said privately the other day, he’s now saying publicly: “I have serious concerns about whether the President can defeat Donald Trump in November.”

Kayleigh McEnany reacts:

🚨 The news of Pelosi-ally Adam Schiff calling for Biden to step aside from the presidential race should not be viewed in isolation.

It comes as NBC reports that “Chuck Schumer pushed for the DNC delay.”

Is this a signal that top Democrats are breaking from Biden? @FoxNews ^[1] ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/1MXrNZGOoh ^[2]

— Kayleigh McEnany (@kayleighmcenany) July 17, 2024 ^[3]

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Original article below:

California Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff, eyeing a Senate run, delivered a candid warning to donors behind closed doors. According to the New York Times ^[4], citing two unnamed sources, Schiff painted a grim picture of potential losses for his party if Joe Biden pursues reelection.

NEWS

At a private fundraiser, Congressman Adam Schiff who is running for US Senate, told donors that if President Biden remained on the ticket that Democrats would lose the presidency, most likely lose the Senate, and fail to regain control of the house.

“I think if he is our… pic.twitter.com/se5keEVZjM ^[5]

— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) July 16, 2024 ^[6]

NYT sources revealed that in a private meeting with donors at a fundraiser in New York, Schiff expressed doubts, stating, “I think if he is our nominee, I think we lose.” The congressman raised serious concerns, cautioning that the Democrats risk losing both the Senate and the chance to reclaim the House.

As calls grow louder for Biden to step down following his debate performance against former President Donald Trump, at least 19 Democratic lawmakers have urged him to reconsider, despite Biden’s determination to stay in the race.

With the Republicans holding a slim 220-213 majority in the House and Democrats barely maintaining a 51-49 Senate lead, Schiff’s apprehensions about Biden’s impact on upcoming elections highlight the growing unease within the Democratic ranks.