Assure myself. And that is i am getting the job done . Am i getting the job done . Can you name me somebody whos gotten more pieces of legislation passed in 3 1 2 years . I created 2,000 jobs this last week. So if i slow down, i cant get the job done. Thats a sign that i shouldnt be doing it. But theres no indication of that yet. That was part of president Joe Bidens defiant pitch on why he should stay in the race. His News Conference Yesterday at the closing of Nato Summit came with a few glaring gaffs but also a strong command of issues, particularly foreign policy. Well deal with all of that in just a moment. Behind the scenes there are close allies trying to make the case on why biden should step aside. Well go through that new reporting. And it all comes as there are more democrat defections on Capitol Hill, calling on the president to withdraw over concerns that he can no longer defeat Donald Trump this november. Good Morning And Welcome to Way Too Early on this friday, july 12th
President biden Last Night. The president hoped to overcome the poor Debate Performance a couple weeks ago and concerns about his mental acuity with a News Conference Last Night at the close of the Nato Summit. He did have some gaffes but also showed strong command of key issues, particularly on Foreign Policy. Behind the scenes, though, advisors and close allies are said to be making the case for why he should step aside. Well go through our new reporting from Nbc News. Also, on Capitol Hill, more democratic lawmakers calling on the president to withdraw from the race over concerns he cannot defeat Donald Trump in november. Good morning. Welcome to Morning Joe. It is friday, july 12th. Im willie geist. With us, we have the host of way too early, white House Bureau Chief at politico, jonathan lemire. Msnbc contributor mike barnicle. Pulitzer prize winning Columnist And Associate editor of the Washington Post, Eugene Robinson. And President Emeritus of the council on foreign relations,
Burnett outfront right now is cnn Breaking News good evening im Erin Burnett and Outfront Tonight we begin with the Breaking News. We are moments away, seconds away from president bidens High Stakes news conference, a solo news conference. And what is the reality of the situation we are in a highly consequential moment that could be a Turning Point for his campaign. Members of congress, donors vote odors, strategist, World Leaders, all of them are watching this moment. As the president of the United States tries to extinguish growing calls for him to step aside from his reelection campaign. Kayla tausche is live from the news conference, which as i said, is just a moment here or two away from beginning. So kayla, you are in that room . Watching these final preparations for the president of the United States to come out for this Press Conference. What are you learning right now here in the room is just starting to fill up as we await the president of the United States against this backd
From washington. The high Stakes Press Conference is expected to start at any minute as pressure builds in the Democratic Party for him to step aside. This was biden just a few hours ago introducing the ukrainian president. And now i want to hand it over to the president of ukraine, who has as much courage as he has determination, ladies and gentlemen, President Putin. [applause] President Putin . He can going to beat President Trump. President zelenskyy. Im so focused on beating putin, we got worry about it. Anyway, mr. President. Im better. You are a hell of a lot better. Laura that would be funny if it werent so deadly serious. Fox news senior white House Correspondent Peter doocy is standing by. Peter, that moment was yet mother embarrassment. But why did repeated Delays Tonight with this presser . Laura, in that moment, which followed remarks that had mostly been on teleprompter he announced President Putin like vladimir putin was going to be a Surprise Guest here at the Nato Summ
Party. Were awaiting what is probably the most important Media Appearance in Joe Bidens very long political career. Moments from now, he will hold a solo highstakes news conference, his first since last months debate fallout. Its a critical moment for not just biden but the country as well. As a growing number of democrats have called on the president to quit the race. With only a week to go before Donald Trump accepts the republican nomination. But questions remain over how real or loud the Dump Biden Rebellion actually is. Today, hakeem jeffries, the democratic leader in the house, said House And Senate democrats are united with President Biden on their agenda. Still, the stakes could not be higher. Biden will soon speak not just on the national stage, but also a global one. The eyes of the world are watching, but especially the american media, democrats, and donors who will be scrutinizing every word coming out of bidens mouth, and also how he says them. Joining me now are my collea