Hillary Clinton said President Joe Biden's decision to run for re-election in 2024 [1] was a "terrible mistake."
Clinton's critique represents a rare public fracture within the Democratic leadership, suggesting that the party's choice of candidate could jeopardize its hold on the White House.
Speaking during an interview on the television program Rising on Feb. 12, 2024, Clinton said the move was a "terrible miscalculation" [2]. She said the decision would negatively impact Biden himself, his legacy, and the country [2].
Clinton said the president's candidacy would hinder the party's overall performance. She said he has doomed the presidential chances of the Democratic Party for the 2024 cycle [3].
The former Secretary of State and two-time presidential candidate did not offer an alternative candidate during the segment. She said her remarks focused on the perceived risks associated with Biden's age and political standing as he sought a second term [2].
Clinton's comments came as part of a broader discussion regarding the viability of the Democratic ticket. She said the decision was a miscalculation that could leave the party vulnerable during the general election [2].
Biden has not issued a direct response to these specific remarks from the Rising interview. The Democratic party continued its campaign efforts following the broadcast [1].
“"It's a terrible mistake."”
This public criticism from a high-profile party figure highlights internal Democratic anxieties regarding candidate viability. By framing the re-election bid as a legacy-threatening mistake, Clinton signaled a belief that the party's stability was being sacrificed for the president's personal ambition.
