The American president, Joe Biden, informed members of Congress that he is "firmly committed" to staying in the presidential race. Biden called on the Democratic Party to unite behind his presidential nomination, stating: "You must unite to re-elect me... I will not withdraw, and we need to stop the drama in the party." He added: "Voters alone choose the candidates, not the press or donors." The American president views himself as "the most suitable person to defeat Donald Trump." He emphasized that "losing in the presidential election is not an option."