According to Politico, some White House officials have criticized President Biden's lack of leadership and President-elect Don Trump's “conspicuous absence” in the final weeks before his inauguration on January 20. .
Another Democratic lawmaker close to a senior lawmaker said, “There is no leadership from the White House.'' told Politico. “A complete vacuum exists.”
Mr. Biden has taken a backseat to Vice President Kamala Harris since his defeat, largely avoiding lengthy press conferences and interviews. It's a strategy that has frustrated some in the White House and his party.
Reports say Biden's supporters have noted that Biden has been “conspicuously absent” from broader discussions as Republicans take control of the White House and majorities in both chambers of Congress next month and Democrats weather a loss of power. They also admit it.
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President Biden further reduced his already minimal media operations in response to President-elect Trump's election victory over Vice President Harris. (Left: Pete Marovich/Getty Images, Right: Oleg Nikin/Getty Images)
A former White House official told Politico: “He's been very cavalier and selfish in how he approaches the last few weeks of his job.”
“There's no point in him speaking if it doesn't accomplish any real strategic goals,” said Gina Raimondo, a former Democratic campaign adviser to the Commerce Secretary.
Other lawmakers and Democratic strategists spoke to Politico on the record and described Biden's actions as a natural consequence of the election in which Vice President Kamala Harris lost to Trump.
“Elections have consequences – and that’s the new sheriff in town.” Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont; Said.
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Sen. Chris Coons (D-Delaware) said other Democrats are also gaining attention within their own party with the transition to the Trump administration. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Seneta)
Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware said other Democrats are also seeking leadership roles within the party.
“I think there's still a lot we can learn from him going forward,” Coons said of Biden. “But you know, there are a lot of other standard bearers out there looking for attention.”
Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer have been floated as potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidates.
Other Democrats also argued that Biden's reduction in media activity is part of a political strategy.
“Even if people agree with it or disagree with it, it's just his strategy. It's like keeping his head down,” said Mike Ceraso, a Democratic campaign strategist. “I think both President Obama and President Obama thought they weren’t making a fuss about the transition period and trying to undermine the incoming administration.”
“In the conversations I have, the president doesn't even come up. It's a little sad,” said a Democratic lawmaker close to a senior member. “It feels like Trump is already president.”
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