Biden Is Reportedly Waiting , to Announce 2024 Candidacy , Until After State of the Union.
'The Independent' reports that President Joe Biden is expected to announce his candidacy for reelection after delivering his State of the Union address on February 7.
However, Biden is reportedly not expected to make the announcement as part of his State of the Union address.
It remains unknown exactly when Biden plans on announcing his plans to run for reelection in 2024.
Biden's upcoming speech before Congress will be his second State of the Union address and his third appearance before a joint session since taking office.
'The Independent' reports that the White House has repeatedly declined to respond to questions regarding Biden's plans for reelection.
The White House has often cited the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal employees from participating in partisan political endeavors.
The news comes after the White House downplayed criticism of its disclosure of information regarding classified documents found at the president's home and former office.
'The Independent' reports that White House spokesperson Ian Sams told reporters that information was being released as it was deemed "appropriate.".
We’re endeavoring to be as transparent and informative to you all in the media, to the public as we can consistent with respecting the integrity of an ongoing Justice Department investigation, Ian Sams, White House spokesperson, via 'The Independent'
