It is an open secret. But for the moment, Joe Biden is reluctant to formalize it. This Monday, the American president gave a glimpse of what everyone is sensing: he repeated on Monday April 10 his intention to be a candidate for re-election in 2024. While indicating that any announcement would be premature.
The only unknown now seems to be the date of his official entry into the campaign, as the clues to his candidacy are multiplying. “I intend to be a candidate, but we are not ready to announce it yet”, announced the 80-year-old Democrat to the NBC channel, on the sidelines of the traditional egg hunt organized at the White House for Easter. “I plan to be there for at least three or four more egg hunts,” he said. “Maybe five, six… what do I know.”
Until today, no notable Democrat has come forward to challenge him to a primary, foreshadowing a possible remake of the 2020 presidential election. On the Republican side, former President Donald Trump is currently leading the polls. , despite his recent indictment.
