A new book, "2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America," claims that senior advisors to then-President Joe Biden pushed for an early debate against Donald Trump in 2024 to showcase Biden's "leadership" and expose Trump's "weakness." Despite some internal hesitation, the debate ultimately occurred on June 27, 2024, leading to Biden's withdrawal from the election and Kamala Harris taking on Trump.
Biden aides pushed for early debate to show off Biden’s ‘strength,’ expose Trump’s ‘weakness,’ book says
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A new book, "2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America," claims that senior advisors to then-President Joe Biden pushed for an early debate against Donald Trump in 2024 to showcase Biden's "leadership" and expose Trump's "weakness." Despite some internal hesitation, the debate ultimately occurred on June 27, 2024, leading to Biden's withdrawal from the election and Kamala Harris taking on Trump.
Trending- 1 April 15, 2024: Biden's senior advisors wrote a memo advocating for an initial spring debate.
- 2 May 2024: Biden donor expressed alarm after Chicago fundraiser.
- 3 May 20: Book "Original Sin" released.
- 4 June 27, 2024: Biden and Trump faced off in a debate.
- 5 July 2024: Joe Biden exited the election.
- 6 November 2024: Kamala Harris took on Trump.
- 7 Tuesday (July 8): Book "2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America" set for release.
- Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 election
- Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee
- Trump's "historic, landslide victory" (as per Trump White House spokesperson)
What: A new book detailing the strategy of Joe Biden's aides regarding early debates with Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
When: Book "2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America" set for release Tuesday (July 8); Memo written April 15, 2024; Biden donor concern in May 2024; Debate on June 27, 2024; Biden exited election in July 2024; Kamala Harris took on Trump in November 2024; "Original Sin" book released May 20.
Where: United States (White House, battleground states, Chicago).
Why: To highlight Biden’s "leadership" and Trump’s "weakness"; To reach the widest audience before summer events; To set terms advantageous for Biden.
How: Biden's senior advisors wrote a memo advocating for early debates; Some aides were hesitant; Biden and Trump faced off in a debate.