News comes on heels of Biden admitting he’d step down if a “medical condition” emereged.
President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19, according to the White House.
News apparently broke when a speaker at UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization, told the audience in Nevada Biden will not be able to join the due to testing positive.
BREAKING: ?JOE BIDEN HAS COVID19?
Biden has cancelled his appearance at the UnidosUS Annual Conference.WHUUUUUUUT?! pic.twitter.com/bxDuLCIKis
— Andrew @ Don’t Walk, RUN! (@DontWalkRUN) July 17, 2024
“I was just on the phone with President Biden, and he shared his deep disappointment at not being able to join us this afternoon … He just tested positive for Covid. So of course, we understand he needs to take the precautions that have been recommended and he did not want to obviously put anyone at risk. He said to tell folks we’re not going to get rid of him quickly…”
Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre just released a statement with a note from Biden’s doctor:
Statement from @PressSec Karine Jean-Pierre and Note from the President’s Doctor pic.twitter.com/i7wYnNOAGR
— CSPAN (@cspan) July 17, 2024
CNBC reports:
The president, who was campaigning in Las Vegas, “is experiencing mild symptoms,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
Biden “will be returning to Delaware where he will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time,” she said.
“The White House will provide regular updates on the President’s status as he continues to carry out the full duties of the office while in isolation.”
This news comes on the heels of Biden admitting he’d consider dropping out of the 2024 election if a “medical condition” emerged.
ITS OVER!
Biden and the Dems are laying the groundwork to swap candidates.
Biden admits that he made a huge mistake with the debate, and would step down if a “medical condition emerged”.
It’s coming. It’s only a matter of who replaces him, and when. The transition is underway. pic.twitter.com/AP2lvwLtXW
— Clandestine (@WarClandestine) July 17, 2024
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