White House downplays new polls showing Trump leading Biden
The White House Downplays Polls Showing Biden Trailing Trump in 2024 Rematch
The White House is dismissing recent polls that indicate President Joe Biden is behind former President Donald Trump in a potential 2024 election rematch. Outlets such as the New York Times and CBS have reported on Biden’s trailing numbers both nationally and in swing states, leading to questions during Tuesday’s press briefing.
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During the briefing, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre acknowledged that the polls were on their radar but urged caution in interpreting them. She emphasized that it is not her role to analyze media coverage of polls and advised taking them “with a grain of salt.”
“We need to be mindful of the bigger picture here. Just last year, in 2022, there was talk of a red wave that never materialized. And in October of ’22, there were numerous stories predicting a red wave and the Democrats being wiped out,” Jean-Pierre explained. “We can’t forget what we saw in October 2020 or even back in 2011 when Senator Romney was leading President Obama in the polls.”
She further stated, “Our focus is on fulfilling the promises made to the American people. Polls will always be a part of the political landscape, but we won’t let them distract us from our mission. We are aware of the reporting, just like you all.”
For the full briefing, watch the video below.
How does the White House’s focus on fulfilling promises made to the American people affect their response to media coverage of polls
The White House has downplayed recent polls suggesting that President Joe Biden is trailing former President Donald Trump in a potential 2024 election rematch. Several media outlets, including the New York Times and CBS, have reported on Biden’s lower numbers both nationally and in swing states, which led to questions during Tuesday’s press briefing.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed the polls during the briefing, acknowledging their existence but urging caution in interpreting their findings. She made it clear that it is not her role to analyze media coverage of polls and advised taking them “with a grain of salt.”
Jean-Pierre emphasized the need to consider the bigger picture, citing examples of previous elections where poll predictions did not materialize. She referenced the talk of a “red wave” in 2022, which did not come to pass, and stories in October 2022 predicting the Democrats being wiped out. She even mentioned the 2011 polls that showed Senator Romney leading President Obama.
“Our focus is on fulfilling the promises made to the American people,” Jean-Pierre stated. While acknowledging the presence of polls in the political landscape, she stressed that they will not distract the administration from its mission. The White House is aware of the reporting on the polls but remains focused on its goals.
The press secretary’s remarks underscored the administration’s determination to prioritize policy and governance over poll numbers. The video of the full briefing is available for those who wish to delve further into the discussion.
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