A meeting about the campaign's progress turns frustrating and inconclusive until the elephant in the room is addressed, resulting in a decision for the president not to seek reelection. The decision is kept secret except for a few individuals who craft a statement defending the president's presidency and announcing his decision to not run for reelection.
President Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, as his replacement.
Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, discusses how the race for the White House has suddenly been turned upside down.
Guest: Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times.
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