Speaking to a group of content creators at an event in the West Wing of the White House on Wednesday, President Biden joked about his plans to leave the White House, telling them he’s “looking for a job.”
The White House hosted a Creator Economy conference on Wednesday with social media influencers and other content creators, and in a brief speech, Whitehouse said they could play a key role in curbing partisanship in U.S. politics.
“It’s never been this bad. And I’m not talking about the press, I’m talking about the way we treat each other in politics,” Biden said. “It’s becoming incredibly hard to count the number of lies that people are hearing.”
“They don’t know what to believe. They don’t know what to count on. But you guys break through,” he told his producers. “That’s why I invited you to the White House. I’m looking for a job.”
President Biden acknowledges pressure from Democrats led to decision to withdraw
President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event at the Martin Luther King Recreation Center, Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Hannah Beyer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Biden’s humor comes despite rumors that he still harbors resentment toward Democratic Party officials who forced him to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Biden is reportedly particularly unhappy with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former President Barack Obama and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
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Democrats are planning a lavish send-off for Biden at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week, and the very party members who pushed him to drop out are now hailing him as an elder statesman.
President Biden has privately expressed frustration that senior Democratic figures, including Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer and even former President Barack Obama, have urged him to drop out of the presidential race. (Getty Images)
“President Joe Biden is a patriotic American who has always put country first. His vision, values and leadership make him one of the most significant presidents in American history,” Pelosi wrote in July, shortly after Biden announced his withdrawal.
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“I send my love and gratitude to President Biden for always believing in the promise of America and giving people the opportunity to make it happen,” she added. “God has blessed America with the greatness and goodness of Joe Biden.”
Biden is scheduled to deliver a key speech on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. (Susan Walsh/The Associated Press)
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The DNC schedule reveals how Democrats plan to formally transfer power from Biden to Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden will speak Monday night, following Hillary Clinton and others. Two former Democratic presidents will take the stage the following evening, followed by Obama on Tuesday and Bill Clinton on Wednesday, followed by Gov. Tim Walz.
Harris is expected to take the stage on Thursday to complete the transition.
