Biden Defies Calls to Drop Out of 2024 Race, Declares "I Am Running and We're Going to Win

President Biden leaves no ambiguity about his intentions to stay in the 2024 election, declaring during a Michigan rally that he is the nominee and "not going anywhere."

President Biden's unwavering resolve to remain in the 2024 presidential race has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, defying a chorus of Democratic lawmakers and media pundits who have called for his resignation.

Speaking at a rally in Detroit to a crowd of over 2,000 attendees, Biden characterized himself as a champion of the people under siege by elitist powers in Washington, D.C. "You made me the nominee, no one else. Not the press, not the pundits, not the insiders, not donors — you the voters. You decided, no one else, and I’m not going anywhere," Biden told the cheering crowd.

Biden Defies Calls to Drop Out of 2024 Race, Declares "I Am Running and We're Going to Win

Despite increased calls for him to step down as the Democratic nominee following his performance at the first presidential debate, strategists with knowledge of presidential campaigns believe that irreversible damage has not been done to his re-election efforts.

"You’ve probably noticed a lot of speculation lately. What’s Joe Biden going to do? Is he going to stay in the race? Is he going to drop out?" Biden shouted during the rally. "Here’s my answer — I am running, and we’re going to win."

Biden Defies Calls to Drop Out of 2024 Race, Declares "I Am Running and We're Going to Win

The Detroit crowd erupted in coordinated cheers of support, including "Don’t you quit" and "We’ve got your back."

Biden's determination to stay in the race has put Democratic officials on edge as the calendar marches towards August, when the national convention will be held to confirm the party's nominee.

Biden Defies Calls to Drop Out of 2024 Race, Declares "I Am Running and We're Going to Win

Democrat strategist Mark Penn told Fox News Digital: "The president has been clear — he’s the elected nominee, and he is not budging from that position unless god himself intervenes."

While Biden has repeatedly stated that he has no intention of dropping out, pressure continues to mount from within his own party. Reports have also surfaced that former President Barack Obama has been working "behind the scenes" to force Biden out of the race.

Biden Defies Calls to Drop Out of 2024 Race, Declares "I Am Running and We're Going to Win

Despite the chorus of criticism and speculation surrounding his candidacy, Biden remains confident in his ability to win re-election. "Right now, Donald Trump is clearly leading, but it’s nowhere near double digits, so the race remains within the ability of a few percent of switching voters to change the outcome and, as events like the debate show, there’s plenty of game-changing possibilities," Biden said during the rally.

As the Democratic National Convention draws nearer, Biden's decision to remain in the race becomes increasingly relevant. Whether he can withstand the pressure and secure the nomination remains to be seen, but his unwavering determination has undoubtedly sent a clear message to both his supporters and detractors.