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Clinton Calls Biden’s Re-Election Bid “Terrible Mistake”

6/18/2026

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Hillary Clinton called President Joe Biden’s bid for a second term a “terrible mistake” that handed the 2024 election to President Donald Trump.
In an interview with David Remnick, she blamed President Joe Biden’s bid for the Democrats’ loss and said he only considered withdrawing after a poor June 2024 debate and declining polls.
She argued a competitive primary would have produced a nominee able to defeat President Donald Trump.

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Hillary Clinton called President Joe Biden’s bid for a second term a “terrible mistake” that handed the 2024 election to President Donald Trump.
In an interview with David Remnick, she blamed President Joe Biden’s bid for the Democrats’ loss and said he only considered withdrawing after a poor June 2024 debate and declining polls.
She argued a competitive primary would have produced a nominee able to defeat President Donald Trump.