According to a source close to the process, US President Joe Biden has made the decision to run in the 2024 election but is not yet ready to make a public announcement. NBC News reported that Biden feels pressured to announce his candidacy after he has made the decision, which has been described as “frustrating but very Joe Biden.”
Apparently, the US president wants to avoid the media attention that former President Donald Trump, who has been indicted on charges of commercial forgery, has received. There also seems to be no possible rival within the Democratic Party that could pose a serious threat to his candidacy, meaning that the real competition would come from the Republicans. In addition, Biden wants to wait until the battle over budget spending is resolved before making his announcement.
NBC noted that Biden is also giving himself the option of not running by delaying the announcement, allowing him to take the time to weigh the implications of his decision. Although there has not yet been an official announcement of his candidacy, it appears that the decision has already been made. Biden joins a long list of US presidents who have sought re-election, and if he decides to run in 2024, he will face fierce competition from Republicans, who have made it clear that they are determined to take back the White House.
In any case, Biden appears to be taking his time to make sure his decision is the right one and does not appear to be in any rush to make a public announcement.