President Joe Biden, increasingly frustrated by the challenges of maintaining his hold on the White House, reportedly called for a Thanksgiving meeting with his closest aides, according to a report by Raw Story on Monday, December 18, 2023.
This unexpected gathering was driven by the President’s concern that his standing against Trump was declining more than anticipated, leading to a session filled with “stern words” and a demand for concrete action, as described by insiders.
During the meeting, Biden expressed dissatisfaction that his messages on the economy, typically seen as a winning strategy, were seemingly falling on deaf ears.
Multiple sources familiar with the conversation revealed that the President confronted his team about the “unacceptably low” poll numbers against his predecessor and sought explanations for the lack of progress.
The White House did not officially confirm the meeting, but insider information from the Post indicates that Biden’s frustration had been building for months.
Both President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were reportedly upset about the perceived lack of progress in recent weeks.
Since the Thanksgiving meeting, minimal adjustments have been made to alter Biden’s trajectory, with Trump consistently leading in most national polls.
The unexpected competitiveness of this political battle is causing growing concern among other Democrats, particularly those in competitive races.
The Post’s report highlighted the rising anxiety within the Democratic ranks, stating, “Democrats in competitive races are growing increasingly worried about Biden damaging their own electoral prospects.”
While officials routinely point to past instances where doubts about Biden’s viability were proven wrong, the current scenario is marked by Biden’s approval rating hitting a record low, standing at 38 percent with a disapproval rating of 58 percent, according to a Washington Post average of 17 polls conducted in November and December.
Voters, including a majority of Democrats, express particular concern about Biden’s age, consistently ranking it as a more significant issue for the 81-year-old President than it was for Trump at 77.
Former Congressman Conor Lamb (D-PA) shared insights, suggesting that Biden faced challenges with grassroots supporters who appeared out of touch with the broader sentiments of the country. Lamb commented, “I think a lot of activists feel that everyone they know is happy with the president. They’re not understanding who is in the majority of the country that is dissatisfied and what to do to change their minds.”
