President Joe Biden is set to hold a press conference Thursday evening as the 2024 NATO summit in Washington, D.C. concludes. This appearance follows his participation in the June 27th Presidential Debate, which raised concerns within his party about his ability to defeat Donald Trump in November or serve another term.
Biden’s decision to hold this solo press conference comes amid calls from some within his party for him to step down. The event details are as follows:
When is President Joe Biden’s press conference?
The press conference will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
Where is President Joe Biden’s press conference today?
The event will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
How to watch President Joe Biden’s press conference: Time, TV channel, live stream
The press conference is set for 5:30 PM CT and will be broadcast across major news networks and cable channels. The White House will also live stream the event on YouTube.
What to expect from President Biden’s press conference Thursday
While the conference follows the NATO summit, Biden may also address concerns about his fitness for office and the upcoming election. His last solo press conference was eight months ago after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in California.
Biden’s recent press appearances have not alleviated concerns about his ability to win in the upcoming election. After Democratic U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett publicly called for Biden to step down as the nominee on July 2, Biden addressed the issue in an interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos filmed in Wisconsin on July 5. In it, Biden reaffirmed his commitment to remain the nominee and declined to undergo an independent mental acuity test, citing his job performance as sufficient proof of his capabilities.
Reactions to the Stephanopoulos interview were mixed, and calls for a new nominee have persisted. Democratic representatives and longtime supporters, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and actor George Clooney, have expressed doubts about Biden’s electoral prospects. Clooney notably shared his concerns in a New York Times op-ed.
Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have both been paying significant attention to Texas voters. Harris spoke in Dallas yesterday at an Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority meeting, while Biden will visit Austin on Monday to speak at the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. Although this event is closed to the public, it will be live-streamed on YouTube at 12:30 p.m. Biden is also scheduled for an interview with NBC News host Lester Holt later that evening.