Biden, Jeffries meet as some House Democrats call on him to leave 2024 campaign

President Biden and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met at the White House Thursday evening, giving the top House Democrat a chance to share the concerns of his caucus, Jeffries said in a letter to House colleagues. 

A growing number of Democrats, particularly those in districts with tight races, have been calling on the president to exit the race after his poor debate performance last month. Mr. Biden spoke softly throughout the debate, flubbing lines and at times losing his train of thought. The debate prompted Democrats on Capitol Hill to begin discussing whether Mr. Biden should be the party's presidential nominee. 

Jeffries and other Democratic congressional leaders have been listening to the concerns of the caucus. Several Democratic lawmakers have said they do not believe Mr. Biden can defeat former President Donald Trump this fall and worry that his campaign could also result in the loss of the House and Senate for Democrats.