Jill Biden is trying to shrug off recent dismal polls showing former President Donald Trump leading her husband, President Joe Biden, in all but one battleground state.
During an appearance on “CBS Mornings” on Wednesday, the first lady was asked about the status of Biden’s re-election campaign, particularly that the Democratic incumbent is trailing former President Trump in six out of seven elections in 2024. He was asked about a recent Wall Street Journal survey that found that swing state.
CBS host Tony Dokoupil began asking the first lady about the vote results, then interjected, “No, he didn’t lose.”
“No, he’s not losing every battleground state. He’s getting close,” Jill Biden said before the moderator’s questions were finished.
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President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrive for the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 1, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Jim Watson)
“He’s on par or better,” Jill added. “You know, once people start paying attention and they see two options, it’s clear that Joe is going to win this election.”
The first lady was also asked if she was at all concerned about President Biden’s re-election efforts, to which she replied, “No, no, no. I think Joe will be re-elected.”
According to a Wall Street Journal poll released Tuesday, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and North Carolina currently play key roles in securing victory in the November vote. Trump leads Biden in each state. The results showed that although Mr. Biden was tied with Mr. Trump in Wisconsin, he was unable to secure a lead in the battleground state poll.
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Biden himself is reportedly growing dissatisfied and anxious about his re-election efforts.
President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event at Pullman Yards on March 9, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Megan Varner/Getty Images)
NBC News previously reported that after being informed that his approval ratings were declining in the battleground states of Michigan and Georgia over his handling of the Israel-Hamas war, he said at a meeting in January, The report said a lawmaker familiar with the situation said that the suspect began cursing. Publication.
The paper said Biden’s alleged rants stemmed from a long-standing belief that he didn’t get the recognition he deserved in several areas. Another source privately told the publication that he regularly presses his aides on what parts of his accomplishments should be highlighted in various states.
The report also states that the player is surrounded by “aides who seek to minimize the possibility of blunders” and that the player has made a number of blunders in recent months that call into question his mental strength. It is said that he committed a crime and has been dealing with it.
According to the latest Wall Street Journal poll, former President Donald Trump is leading Biden in every state except for key battleground states. (Spencer Pratt)
“This man had a successful career in Congress for decades, becoming vice president and president,” the official said. NBC News. “It’s a mistake to try to change that person. Put the president out there and let him do his thing.”
Biden’s complaints follow concerns from other Democrats about his age and energy. According to past reports, he has consistently held several closed-door meetings with big donors to allay their fears about the 2024 election.
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The first lady was also asked if she was worried at all, to which she replied: “No, no, I think Joe will be re-elected.”
