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Biden to reassure Democratic governors in meeting after shaky debate performance

By Thomson Reuters Jul 2, 2024 | 11:46 AM

(Reuters) – President Joe Biden will hold a meeting with Democratic governors on Wednesday, a White House official said, in the wake of his shaky debate performance last week with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

The meeting, which will be held at the White House but may be largely virtual with governors attending remotely, will give the president a chance to reassure leaders in his party that he is of sound mind and body despite the debate, which prompted some to call for him to step aside as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee.

(Reporting by Jeff Mason; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)