Donors and lawmakers weren't satisfied with what President Biden had to say: Axios' Mike Allen

Mike Allen, Axios co-founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the 2024 presidential race, the fallout from President Biden's ABC interview, increasing calls for Biden to quit his re-election campaign, and more. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: cnb.cx/42d859g
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[@cutehumor]

When did the White House become a nursing home for a president 😂

[@ronald3836]

In January 2017 😅

[@MARR_2024]

Trump is a r8pist.

[@dreadfuldonkey]

@@ronald3836in January 2020

[@bobiel9048]

Genocide Joe?

[@ronald3836]

@@dreadfuldonkey what happened to Trump in January 2020?

[@Wazhadnin-wj5te]

Don't forget people "This is the best version of Joe Biden ever". - RIP Joe Scarborough's career.

[@SteviHill-tf1bb]

“…and F U if you can’t handle the truth!” I will never forget that one lmao

[@ronald3836]

@@Wazhadnin-wj5te This is the goodest version of Joe Biden ever.

[@Jose-hs4vk]

Con man vs. Old man. Truly …. we can do better than these 2 Clowns. Please consider voting for Dr. Stein.

[@ccwoodlands1565]

Joe: "I am firmly committed to losing in this race"

[@WillPerry-b7r]

[@WillPerry-b7r]

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[@Celestine-ib9ex]

I know Laura, she has really set the standard for others to follow, we love her here in the UK as she has been really helpful and changed lots of lives.

[@Celestine-ib9ex]

You're right! The very first time I tried, I invested $2000 and after a week, I received $8,400. That really helped us a lot to pay up our bills.

[@SaviourUmo]

Interesting! But I'm new here. How can I get to this person's guidelines??

[@WillPerry-b7r]

SHE IS ON TELEGRAMs

[@zialuna]

Why won't he TAKE THE TEST?!?!? He's not being honest with us.

[@MARR_2024]

Why won’t Trump??!!

[@ClassicFIHD]

@@MARR_2024 Trump said he did, prove him wrong.

[@omelborpon3159]

Biden's campaign staff and his family hid Biden's obvious dementia from the public. Apparently many of the Democratic politicians in DC were also hoodwinked, so it's not just the voters. But it is not too late to save democracy. Thank you for your service, Joe. Now it's time to go.

[@benvarela4472]

Trump said he has taken that test more than once

[@ronald3836]

@@MARR_2024 Trump did, and his voters anyway don't care. Too many potential democratic voters do care about the insult to democracy that Biden and his team now present. He should step down today.

[@maxinef6654]

OMG. You can’t understand a word Kamala Harris says with her Word Salad. As a woman voter, I would vote for the couch before voting for her.

[@poivre22]

Would you vote for a seditious conman?

[@rogergeyer9851]

If your IQ is 68, too bad for you, but not a problem for everyone else.

[@Vix381]

No no no on Harris! Hard pass!

[@traydevon]

Biden is too DEMENTED, not too old. Everyone Biden’s “age” isn’t as senile as Biden is so I’m sick and tired of hearing the word “age.”

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

You have options!

[@AncientCreature-i2o]

They manipulate the message to control the message

[@ronald3836]

@@traydevon He should not be running at his age because even if perfectly healthy the likelihood of cognitive decline within the next 4 years is just too high at that age. However, it is clear that Biden already is past that point. The fact that he insists on running at nearly 82 just confirms that he lost it.

[@jonathanbell9349]

I think he's just Biden his time.

[@mikewallace8087]

The beginning Horn Alert was moving his 2019 campaign into a home basement .

[@benvarela4472]

The poor man has Middle Stage Dementia. We all know it and we see it in front of our own eyes. What is even sadder is that this totally PROVES that those within his close circle KNEW this too and all too well; not only did they know but they have known for a very long time, but they without any doubt could NOT CARE LESS about his mental health, they do NOT care at all about his health or his wellbeing in any way. What they "ONLY" care about is only 1 single thing, the POWER of being around him and working for him. How can his wife really love him, knowing that he is suffering day by day with a woresening illness??? I feel so sorry for this old man, he will wind up dying alone in so many ways in the end

[@ronald3836]

@@benvarela4472 Jill and Hunter and their accomplices should be arrested. Keeping the elected president on life support and running the country in his name is a serious crime.

[@Jose-hs4vk]

Con man vs. Old man. Truly …. we can do better than these 2 Clowns. Please consider voting for Dr. Stein.

[@Jackson-l3r]

If a child grows up in a wealthy household and is never told no for 18 years, you can begin to understand the childish mindset of every politician today with access to a money printer. It’s not the politicians' fault, but ours, for allowing this to carry on for as long as it has.

[@walkietalkie1511]

You've got to know when to hold'em. Know when to fold'em. Know when to walk away. And know when to run. - Kenny Rogers’ song “The Gambler”

[@judytalk128]

He has to be forced to go to save our Democracy!!!

[@MomentsInTrading]

Can Democrats please take Civics 101? Can you please pay attention on day 1? The United States is not, nor could it be a Democracy! We are a Constitutional Republic! There is a HUGE difference. If we were a Democracy, we would vote on issues like Abortion and Guns! It’s like the entire Democrat Party is totally clueless to what type of government the United States has. It’s sad to see such a disconnect with the very basis of our country!

[@markdepriest418]

The democratic party should encourage their constituents to eat more vegetables not vote for them...

[@table_salt]

Y'all were hating on Michelle Obama when she started doing that

[@webstercat]

@@table_saltdense

[@table_salt]

@@webstercat dunce

[@markdepriest418]

@@table_salt...that's because shes hiding a zucchini under her/his dress.

[@josephnjuguna1986]

😂

[@petefonseca1606]

Trump 2024!

[@poivre22]

Yuck.

[@joegigandet1415]

Scranton Pennsylvania. When you get knocked down, you get back up! Come on man! And By the way......

[@JOESRQFLUSA]

CAN WE HAVE ONE MOE DEBATE 😂😂😂

[@Vix381]

Stay in Joe, do your goodest!

[@bobiel9048]

Genocide Joe?

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

@@bobiel9048 Show proof of that. Nobody has ever shown proof. Is it, "A Friend Of A Friend Told Me!"?

[@bobiel9048]

@@QUICKBOOKS1 @beatriz9376 1 day ago This is not Israel's first genocide nor will it be its last. Israel also participated in the genocide against the Mayans in Guatemala during the genocide in the 1990´s. Israel sold the government the weapons and also trained their soldiers and provided military advice. They killed over 200,000 Mayans just so they could steal their lands. Israel also provided weapons for the genocides in Rwanda, Bosnia and Myanmar. Israel is presently selling weapons, providing technology. After Gaza who will they wipe out next?

[@plutodestroyer12]

VOTE PEACE NOT WAR IN 2024.

[@801D012]

Why does he need donors? Isn't he elected by the people who vote for him? This is a democracy isn't it?

[@Lynne-b9t]

And Trump is the one who won’t leave office 😂😂

[@Ksvtjhyb7]

He lost my vote over his sipport for Israel. From a catholic

[@rogergeyer9851]

Because Iran, etc. would be SO MUCH BETTER. /s Does your ilk actually ever use your brain? House cats, with walnut sized brains, act smarter.

[@erickanter]

Prophecy being fulfilled.

[@PaulYip-pl5sg]

Old folk home is perfect for JB to stay as President.....

[@MR-pr8tp]

And jail/prison is perfect for Trump. Remember the 34 felonies he was convicted of?

[@RandyCapor]

I will never vote for Biden! Because a vote for Biden guaranties K. Harris as President and that would be devastating to the county!

[@poivre22]

Yeah, better vote for a seditious conman instead.

[@hoofhearted304]

@@poivre22better than to vote for a man with dementia

[@erickanter]

@@poivre22 You have options. But you want to vote for a BRAIN DEAD geriatric. Not very comforting at all.

[@jonw3462]

If its even a question then that's the awnser

[@kurdi98k]

The writing is on the wall. The expectation of him is to pull a 1987.

[@JulioLopez-xz5kx]

Joe will no longer be the nominee soon. Make of that what you will.

[@jeffreywood5207]

Kennedy 2024!!!

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

NOW is the time he should be pushing. If people are commenting on the age of Biden & Trump, he is younger.

[@hebronharvester1487]

​@QUICKBOOKS1 he can push all he wants. He's getting nowhere as a third-party candidate.

[@j.e.9017]

The people want to know what is being done to curtail the war's disastrous effect on the CLIMATE!!!

[@robertplant2059]

Typical.

[@veronicadavis8948]

Somebody please help him see the light. If he does not step down Trump will win. I am an average voter who loves him. He is hurting our country. His ego is driving his bus . His sarcastic anger and sinister laugh is disturbing

[@TeamLakers24]

This is crazy😂😂😂 i seriously wouldnt think that they would wanna take him out but damn Democrats are ruthless. They used and abused tf out of him now they want to kick him. Talk about morals. This is their guy btw...their main man...their free world leader.😂😂

[@Castle743]

Stop this circuit Biden retire Now With deginity for the "goodest" of america NOW!

[@DavidSecurity1]

Can the host speak in clear sentences???

[@jpvanessche3185]

Obviously not lol

[@johnprice-f1o]

He can...because he's so sharp.

[@codpiecemcduff3421]

He should do a press conference with unscripted questions for 2 hours

[@lchaney]

That would be gold, definitely worth watching 🍿

[@billkolb1305]

Even the stock show is freaking out. Calm down people. Trump 2024.

[@williamnelson9332]

Trump will be president and harris won't make it these guys are stupid

[@ronsilva7394]

You have to support Joe Biden for President . He is your best chance .

[@brankojelenek4447]

they say one thing in public, they say another thing in private, are they lying?

[@navi2102]

Biden needs to drop out! Plenty of better choices than Kamala --- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Gov. Andy Beshear, Gov. Wes Moore

[@40dollarmarigolds]

What’s the refund policy haha for donors..??

[@claudehopper6192]

Have no fear folks. Remember, the adults are back in charge.

[@jubelraye3782]

Love the tears

[@deutsch-7946]

Excuse me, but exactly what are Harris' strengths?

[@drewspinoso4849]

She cognizant and not a criminal.

[@michaelschaefer1904]

She wanted to throw a citizen journalist in jail for exposing a corporate donor.

[@poivre22]

Compared to Trump and Biden, she has a low bar to clear.

[@hobarttobor686]

Joe has got this, come on man!

[@hollywoodambience]

Meidia BS

[@billbonu1639]

Since when

[@JoeCruzRE]

Stick with your guy , so disloyal

[@robm2681]

America needs Trump back.

[@Dennis_510]

Yuck

[@sunlight4169]

America needs candidates who are not criminals nor feeble, frail elderly. We need viable candidates with integrity.

[@ronsilva7394]

Yep , Trump will negotiate these wars away .

[@romangabriel007]

@@sunlight4169oh please, the so called crime is a bookkeeping violation at the most. Its lawfare.

[@MM-sf3rl]

Trump: “The virus, that goes away in April with the heat”. 🤢

[@steveeuphrates-river7342]

I was going to vote for Zombie Joe but after the televised debacle with Chump... can't vote for either one. ... is the Green party running a candidate? #wastedVote

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

There are alternatives. Now is the time they should be pushing harder. I have not heard much from either. NOW is the time to take advantage.

[@erickanter]

Vote RFK. I am in your camp. The whole thing is a joke.

[@steveeuphrates-river7342]

@@erickanter I'll go farther down the list. I can't do Really Friggin Krazy either.

[@StarknightSK]

Who is running the country?

[@MR-pr8tp]

The same people that were running the government when Trump was in office? Oh that can't be because Trump's people have spent time in prison, or facing court cases, or have lost their law license. . You know all those people like Bannon, Rudy, Meadows, Flynn, Papadpoulas, Navarro, Cohen, Manafort, Ellis, Sydney Powell etc. - the people now facing sentences, or have had to hire lawyers, and others losing their law licenses. Does that help when you are concerned about Biden?

[@billbonu1639]

Autopilot

[@billbonu1639]

You mean lawfare mrpibb?is that your idea of democracy?

[@chazzwestlv]

I don’t understand, Biden is doing his goodest job

[@AncientCreature-i2o]

😂

[@ilyakuryakin4639]

Jill and Hunter agree.

[@mikewallace8087]

When Joe and Mika exit their show for the last time we will hear them slapping each other.

[@electrifiedmotors]

Let RFK take over. Stop attacking him, democrats this is your last chance of winning.

[@billbonu1639]

In other words no chance

[@electrifiedmotors]

@@billbonu1639 95% certain but close to no chance. We'll Trump for another 4 years. 🥺

[@karenweaver7574]

We hear from Biden, he is not getting out and if loses he tried his best.

[@Mikell-h2c]

Kennedy 2024❤❤❤

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

NOW is the time he should push, if people are concerned about age.

[@davidgrantmartin3214]

@davidgrantmartin3214 0 seconds ago Dr Frankenstein would consider Joe Biden a failed reanimation. Back to the drawing board.

[@veronicadavis8948]

He is delusional

[@erikgrant1496]

I love how you are crying 😂😂

[@PhillipaSilke]

TRUMP FOR 2024. SAVE AMERICA

[@ethanbailey3354]

The fact anyone is talking about bidens cognitiveness, is scary

[@ronald3836]

@@ethanbailey3354 More scary is that the media stopped talking about it in 2019. That they accept doing interviews with Biden where they can only ask questions prepared by the Biden team. Etc.

[@DUNDERBRAIN]

Jfc the guy on the left is awful... They'll just let anyone talk on the television now won't they!

[@SteviHill-tf1bb]

They’re both having a hard time today 🤷‍♀️

[@rameshlax]

Joe you yourself should quit first as you are constantly having senior moments I guess preaching is easy….

[@801D012]

Speaker Jeffries.

[@stressless8405]

Trump will destroy democracy? Yet the left would do anything to boot biden out right now and literally destroy their own democracy 😂😂😂😂

[@billbonu1639]

They don't want de mocracy or cap italism

[@MomentsInTrading]

We are not a democracy!

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

TRUMP IS JUST AS OLD!

[@ronald3836]

@@QUICKBOOKS1 Did you watch the debate?

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

@@ronald3836 Yes. I did. Trump did not answer one single question. He deflected the whole time. Did you see the trial where he was found guilty 34 times? If you are going to say he was exonerated, he was the only one that said he was. Every other source stated he was NOT!

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

@@ronald3836 Yes! Did you? Trump did not answer one single question without deflecting or lying.. Did you see Trump stating Windmills cause Cancer, Bleach & a Horse Laxative are a cure for Covid 19? Did you see his trial? Are you understanding what 34 Guilty Convictions are? Do you realize Trump is going to Prison?

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

@@ronald3836 What are you not getting? Did you, also, see the fact he stayed inside while the Insurrection was going on? I can not see him defending YOU!

[@poivre22]

@@ronald3836yeah, I did. Trump lied…a lot.

[@Mikell-h2c]

The people of this country have to get with it and stop voting for the uni party❤

[@AncientCreature-i2o]

Yeah, that's why Trump is going to win

[@beaubartlett6824]

(ANTI-TRUMP TICKET)..Kamala Harris and NC Governor Roy Cooper.. A winning ticket for Democrats!!! A winning ticket for America..(What will dems do??🤔)

[@WD00777]

Lololol yeah great suggestion. Kamala is in on this fraud and can’t go five minutes without kackling

[@GuBaoshan]

You guys are stuttering like Biden.

[@jhockey11liu91]

when will joe of CNBC retire?

[@Ron-fq2sn]

Brandon must go period 😂

[@valorant-b1p]

💕 TRUMP 💕 Peace with TRUMP 💕 Can't wait for TRUMP 💕 to come to the office 💕

[@MM-sf3rl]

Shark, battery, water, stormy, tRump, sink. 🤢

[@ClassicFIHD]

Cannibals, truck Driver, top of his class, Mandella, sink.

[@Reaper-cm4jr]

@@ClassicFIHD Trillion-Aires, Coal Miner, Corn Pop.

[@lawrencesullivan3307]

donors don't select the candidate. Voters do.

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

I hope people make the correct decision. In 4 years, if Trump is elected again, will your nation lose the right to vote?

[@jdevoz]

Squawkbox getting political serves no one, I no longer watch it, especially MAGA-Joe.

[@NunYa953]

You watched it to make this comment. Lol

[@jameshendley1975]

Shame on the liberal media for telling the truth! 😤🤬😤

[@WD00777]

They’re discussing the obvious that affects people. Way sillier things get political and it isn’t “Maga” to call out this charade that has been exposed.

[@delorespeterson5954]

Biden should step aside ASAP. Independent voter who rejects project 2025 and who won’t vote for trump or Biden

[@joepowell4288]

Listening to Harris talk is worse then Joe lol

[@meetadi4u]

GenX’rs did not step up and win primary in republican or Democratic Party hence America is stuck with boomer presidents and even silent generation . Hope in 4-5 years early millennials who would be in their mid fourties’ step up in 2028

[@billbonu1639]

For trump jr!!

[@brettricia1]

Republican candidates / Supreme Court = Oligopoly (a state of limited competition) asset class over equity of opportunity

[@billbonu1639]

How?why? examples?

[@Dave-zl2ky]

Not sure Joe from CNBC is the guy to ask.

[@bryanbrown8079]

Not sure if we need Dave’s reaction 🖕🏾😜🖕🏾

[@jamesstewart8377]

Yeah you are right we need to ask Morning Joe on MSNBC. That’s the truth. He is the only one being honest!

[@jameshendley1975]

Biden needs to stay put. Vote blue no matter what. Dementia or not!

[@freekfaro5606]

​@@jameshendley1975you truly want a demented president? That's how far America has fallen? Or can it go even lower?

[@Dave-zl2ky]

@@bryanbrown8079 From a personal perspective Dave's view is key.😀

[@mgv19able]

These people are a joke most people saw this a long time ago. Stop playing politics it supposed to be about the country

[@carrollest]

Biden says he's all rested up after the long 4 day Juneteenth weekend. 😊

[@stressless8405]

Sundowning - LOOK IT UP

[@veronicadavis8948]

Somebody please help him see the light. If he does not step down Trump will win. I am an average voter who loves him. He is hurting our country. His ego is driving his bus . His sarcastic anger and sinister laugh is disturbing