WATCH: Trump Reacts To Claims That Biden Will Leave Race After Debate-And Makes His Own Prediction

At his rally in Chesapeake, Virginia, former President Trump responded to predictions that President Biden would leave the 2024 contest.
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[@Munchies2019]

The fact that they even considered Michelle Obama is just a sign of how desperate they are.

[@richardc861]

You’ve no idea what’s coming. The reign of Michelle Obama will soon be upon us and she will ride America like a horse hard into the darkness

[@memesbyme710]

We don't need michael in the white house again

[@MagnumTriumph]

Big Momma Michelle

[@MagentXdromedaZ]

It honestly doesn't make sense. They already chose Biden as their candidate, it's too late. There's no turning back. If they do elect a new leader for the democratic party then that would be breaking so many rules.

[@plaguevendor6705]

​@@MagentXdromedaZNo. Biden can choose to step down and they can select a new candidate at the DNC in August.

[@Joaquin2028]

Did he say Gavin New Scum?

[@TheNorrim]

He did😂😅

[@shay9378]

Then again I have selective hearing 😂

[@dicky7600]

I think so. Funny, and true

[@I_Am_Data_Dawg]

Yep

[@anthonyvelez1569]

Yeah he definitely did

[@mkogrady6078]

Be humble Mr President. Don't give the democrats any reason to fight harder.

[@JohnDoe-tg3dx]

I think you mean: _Don't give the democrats any reason to cheat harder._

[@user-bo9vc4ek5z]

Great comment, God will exalt the humble , but humble the exalted. I really believe that Donald would do so much better if he would observe Dr Carson's attitude and demeaner. Having said this, I pray for America and the healing of your country from the bitter division. I am all for MAGA, but truly believe only with the Lords {JESUS} help this can be accomplished.

[@Peter-km7hb]

The Democrats fight very hard they also cheat and steal to get their way watch your six president Trump

[@DeTar62]

The more Trump fights the more the Demoncrats prove they are guilty of same or worse. LOL

[@pamelabryars1239]

I want my President back in his office! Love you Trump❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lornaboyce2999]

Fool

[@sofiamajewski]

scared of losing his wig? that stupid red cap

[@JacquesTreehorn]

The Democrats were the fools that were saying Trump will not leave. Now they can't get Biden to leave. I love it. I hope he stays and people vote a straight Republican ticket.

[@ReeferHeadTV]

I have always voted based on my knowledge of the candidate/proposition. While I will never vote straight ticket, after the last few elections, there is one party that I will never vote for. Even if unopposed, I can not support the Dems in any form. Evil. Stupid and evil.

[@DAL12343]

Shame on you! Reefer lol. What a laugh. ​@ReeferHeadTV

[@christinebroom5005]

Biden will stay and win.

[@dnrdufty]

​@@christinebroom5005hey hunter is that you

[@stephane1952]

Chris Christie: "I will only say this about that, I've known Joe Biden before I've known Donald Trump. I met Joe Biden when I was an undergraduate at the University of Delaware, which is both of our Alma Maters. And, I have remained in touch with him all those years since. I don't see him, no matter what happens, unless he has a physical problem that he could not obscure, I just couldn't seem him getting out. Joe Biden has tought since he was a child that he should be president of the United States, he thinks that the fact that he had to wait to this time is of life's great injustices, and he ain't walking away. I think he'll take the ship down with him, before he'll walk away, and I think Jill's the same way."

[@bemyangel1719]

Yes, please, make America great again!🥰

[@UIOP336]

I went to visit California. Will never go back again . 3% fees if you use your credit card??? Who tolerates this???

[@carlz7777]

Most New Yorkers!

[@protorhinocerator142]

commies

[@katherinkeegan8601]

People who can't afford to move.

[@Jake-li7ih]

It's like that alot of places. Everytime you use your credit card the retailer has to pay a 3 percent fees. Places are getting tired of it so they are making the credit card user pay. Every time you use your credit card you're creating an expense for the business they are just making you pay the expense that you created. Many times small businesses biggest expense are credit card fees. That's why I like using cash

[@Benjemil23]

Pretty common. I have a small business and it’s the POS devices that charge it. Blame big tech.

[@MagnumTriumph]

Joe Biden could hide his own easter eggs

[@protorhinocerator142]

in a car

[@andyetheridge]

and forget where he put them!

[@rickmanley767]

Hahaha, true!

[@atarukoh]

lmfao hahahahahahahahaha

[@danilojankovic660]

how do people still vote for Biden, i would vote literally for anyone else if i was US citisen, the guy isnt mentally capable of running the country

[@carlz7777]

The reality is he HASN'T been running the country. He is Obama's wish come true - to have a third term, wearing sweats, and from the comfort of his home. He said it himself, but too many people in this country still believe in whatever they see/hear on TV.

[@213superd]

Because they hate Trump they don’t even care about the country at this point they’re hatred just too strong

[@serrael-182]

Because the opposite is trump with all his lies. The voters are being pressured. Many wont go voting i think. The us is f*** all the enemies are laughing about you.

[@_XR40_]

Pretty much proves it: Democrats know perfectly well that there is no "President" and that the Country is being run by a hidden cabal - And they're perfectly content with that....

[@terricochran2181]

They didn't. IT was fraud and Trump got 80% of the popular vote after they saw the cheating in live time❤

[@dogsigh]

That debate win knocked 20 years off! Looking good Don!

[@Trackratz-zl9di]

Trump loves to campaign Because he's good at it.

[@JoeBerrio]

@@Trackratz-zl9di I once heard VP Biden mock Obama, for being lost with a malfunctioning Teleprompter. Now Biden is mindless and lost, without the words on a card or teleprompter!

[@TheGritsGal]

@@Trackratz-zl9di but he lies and lies and lies.

[@Trackratz-zl9di]

@@TheGritsGal Well get use to calling him President Trump again after that debacle by Biden last night

[@TheGritsGal]

@@Trackratz-zl9di I think not!

[@maryf3678]

We need u back please!!! Go trump!!

[@kathyc00per2]

Im voting Trump. I was better off under Trump.

[@Flash3-22]

Of course, DJT inherited a strong economy from Obama. No inflation, stable market. Troops still in Afghanistan. No Ukranian invasion by Russia. He started off with no Covid either. It is an illusion that life will automatically be better off under DJT.

[@baldassarealessi1007]

Thank you President Donald Trump.

[@ogloc6308]

Biden got stomped

[@georgey-b6080]

Joe: We finally beat medicare! Trump: Yeah, Joe, you beat it to death! Me:🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣!

[@somethingtojenga]

I'm glad that opportunistic play on words impressed you a lot, unfortunately neither the pun nor Joe Biden's flub changes the reality that it's working great for tons of seniors right now lol. But hey, reality's not as fun as word games and old people stumbling, right?

[@johnhoran9840]

@@somethingtojenga Just stop.

[@dr.jillalicecooper2587]

​@@somethingtojengaThere's only one guy stumbling and it's ole Joey😂

[@agneslong2323]

@@somethingtojenga Joe was rattling off memorized talking points as fast as he could before he forgot them and then got tangled in his own bs.

[@allananderson949]

​@@somethingtojengaJesus's. Stopped getting triggered. Even you can admit it was funny

[@mistiinseattle]

We always knew the dems would pull a last minute switch and not run Biden. Who did not see this coming?

[@serrael-182]

Oh the people surrounding him are like glue sticking to the power. They take his 5% chance (probably lower) over having a real election. Its a joke now. Trump can go on vacation and call himself the new president. The dems sabbotaged them selfs to death.

[@protorhinocerator142]

Everyone was saying it weeks before the debate.

[@perspectiveiseverything1694]

LAST year... We should always be asking ourselves: how would a sneaky, "I'm SO smart." little kid behave??

[@mistiinseattle]

@@protorhinocerator142 but they all act shocked. dems would not be admitting it if it was not the plan lol

[@giantleprechaun2350]

I saw it back in 2020. He should’ve never run even back then.

[@dianneschwartz7089]

God Bless President Trump 🙏😇❤️🌟

[@moomin3744]

This guy is just a genius, he's bloody hilarious and i wish him good luck from an Englishman 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇺🇸

[@hariseldon3786]

Luv during the debate where Trump gets away with calling Biden "BRANDEN"...

[@johns7530]

Forgive my ignorance, who is Brandon? Is that something about Hunter? I have never heard what Brandon refers to with Sleepy Joe.

[@1871corporationUSA]

Brandon means fjb

[@painkillerjones6232]

@@johns7530 I would say "Google it", but these days, they're "woke"... A reporter tried to interview a winner of a NASCAR race named Brandon while the crowd was chanting "F&@K JOE BIDEN", and the reporter tried to say they were chanting "LET'S GO, BRANDON" to cover the chant. It has become a nickname for Biden since then. Tell your friends....

[@CHrbn]

Let’s go Brandon. Which means f joe Biden

[@russrockjawtv7431]

Source: During a live event, I believe it was a Nascar race. The crowd started chanting "Fuck Joe Biden". The reporter then claimed they were saying "Let's go Brandon" everyone watching and in attendance could clearly hear the actual chant.

[@voiceofraisin241]

Even Newsome’s wife’s parents left California to move to Florida.

[@KumaVerse]

Investigate Newsom

[@jackcaffrey8493]

Fr that guys gotta have chinese ties

[@murderblock8194]

You’d think after having Chinese leader in San Francisco a few months ago.

[@clairepage8126]

​Sorts ties to be sure

[@trainsacomin2088]

To think that someone would say that this man can't put 2 sentences together...

[@Jowesmith]

1 flag and 1 anthem. End Communism, Socialism, and Racism. VOTE REPUBLICAN ALWAYS.

[@shawnmehaffey6565]

Damn straight!!

[@user-oc5ry8pp1p]

racism? hehe. origin

[@louisvillekid236]

😂😂😂

[@jaxbarnettprice]

Trump Train 🚂🇺🇸🦅

[@user-so5wm3ms4r]

President Trump is only one who should've been in the White House and again to be in the White House.

[@Dclxvi6x3]

Watching the Demoncrats in panic mode is so hilarious 😂

[@endorphineguy]

"Demoncrats" 😈

[@terry7319]

Dr? Jill is afraid to lose the China cash flow.

[@bigbearhungry983]

Joe Biden on the back of a Turtle yelling " slow down, slow down"

[@georgedevries3992]

Who knows? Maybe a snail's speed... or rather pace is more to Joe's liking! Then again, he would say the same to the snail as well.

[@gayle4795]

LMAO~

[@user-ci1kz1cc6t]

Now that's funny. LMAO

[@user-ty2xv6xw8j]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤭😝

[@michaelmacpherson-wm6mh]

it costs way more to take a U-Haul from California to Arizona than from Arizona to California because there is no customers to drive them back to California

[@clairepage8126]

Hehe

[@QuentinKhoo]

Such energy in the crowd. Trump 2024

[@daveb8449]

That debate was the most embarrassing thing I've ever seen. I can't believe our country is that clueless to put Biden at the helm. The guy is clearly senile.

[@marinemarine8305]

Don't be ridiculous. Obama has been running the Country.

[@teti_99]

TRUMP 2024 BABY 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Sonjaorleans]

Get out joe

[@drbalbon7332]

It must be pressure from somewhere that's keeping Joe in the race. If it's Jill then she's merciless.

[@PatriciaSavage-1930]

I went to lunch with Kamala Harris once, she asked for another bowl of WORD SALAD.

[@user-ty2xv6xw8j]

Double portion 😅

[@richarddecker9515]

My niece just left California, she tried to live there two different times, just can’t make ends meet

[@suitsofbridgwater357]

GAVIN NESUNCE U MEAN LOL

[@user-wx9tn5gh4o]

I wish obiden would have left 3 1/2 years ago and took Kamala with him

[@clairepage8126]

That was obamas set up so no one could get rid of his puppet obiden!!!

[@fatinejad1292]

Love trump❤❤❤

[@tommcgeethree]

The beach is calling Joe. Please go. For the sake of America. 🏖 🏄 🌊 ⛵

[@jeffkerr7418]

Yea joe take a trip up to cape cod. Great beaches. Great white beaches. Take a swim near the seals. So cute. Splash around, float on your back. You will love the great white beaches of cape cod. Enjoy.

[@cynicalaries6201]

More like a Nursing Home is calling.

[@painkillerjones6232]

And take the MSM and DNC with you, so they can cover for your dementia there.

[@danielwiniecki7855]

Isn't DEI going to insist Kamala b e the replacement? Hahaha

[@aq5121]

I have to congratulate Trump on his stamina after the court cases.

[@mr.vargas5648]

Wonderful to see so many sane ppl.

[@terry7319]

Boden makes Zelinsky look intelligent.😮

[@DB-uv2df]

Where is Biden!? Trump is rallying!!! Where is Sleepy Joe!!???

[@rad4924]

Sleeping, I imagine.

[@davidhale4647]

Biden did a RALLY today in NC

[@roseespinoza6671]

He's getting his a$$ chewed by Obama.

[@KB-ke3fi]

@@davidhale4647 yeahh....everyone saw the paid "supporters" when his drugs finally kicked in.

[@somethingtojenga]

Rallying? lol You fell right into that one

[@maulenaspencer4906]

You're the only one that sounded like his mental facilities are still working last night. I finally figured out what Biden said, "...asylum officers," when Trump said he didn't understand what Biden just said. At first I thought he said "side monsters" or "side washers." I have no idea what asylum officers are, maybe the hall monitors in the asylum.

[@carlz7777]

More likely that they are the "officers" that will guarantee "asylum" to all who entered illegally!

[@TTiger86268]

Bidens rallies, 250 people, Trumps rallies, 25000

[@stevenrodriguez9655]

And Biden’s 250 are likely all hired to be there lol

[@SS-ve7tt]

Straight facts. MAGA

[@christinebroom5005]

You must have missed Biden s rally in NC vs Felon IQ45s rally in VA.

[@3349mm620z]

@@christinebroom5005 Take a look at the polls nationwide , 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Trump for President 2024🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@zephyrwinters6206]

But hey people are totally rushing to vote for Biden. Let's see what excuse they make for the unnatural amount of absentee votes with covid out of the way

[@slickvic3711]

GREAT AMAZING PEOPLE AND WE LOVE TRUMP! LETS GET OUR COUNTRY BACK!

[@cookiegalleria3837]

Newsome is a nightmare.

[@donworden5928]

Dr jill will never leave the only time in her life she has ever been slightly noticed big mike the first trans president?

[@PollyPurree]

I agree with Trump. Biden will not bow out. Jill won't allow it.

[@dixiefallas7799]

Superb!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@Lrose68]

At this point, Trump should run for both parties, that way everyone wins......

[@clairepage8126]

Great idea

[@dromnispank4723]

Their caps should read 'make america great again, again'.

[@user-cq3qm4ps3z]

There is a difference between "America first" and "conmen and grifters first".

[@dromnispank4723]

@@user-cq3qm4ps3z who's the con man?

[@grammarboy1318]

@@user-cq3qm4ps3zyou mean Biden?

[@dromnispank4723]

@@user-cq3qm4ps3z another rage bait bot, judging by the lack of response.

[@retroqueenbeeart]

Democrats say they need to get rid of Biden.

[@davidhale4647]

no

[@lucleadergaming3487]

​@@davidhale4647Yes. Even the New York times is calling for Biden to retire

[@somethingtojenga]

@@lucleadergaming3487 The New York Times doesn't decide things for the DNC

[@mrinnopadnah8316]

​@@davidhale4647 Van Jones from CNN, directly after the debate tweeted, essentially saying "We have until August to make other arrangements. - if he'll let us..."

[@johnsmith-re4fo]

Liberal m.o. deny, deny, deny, until its staring you in the face, then act like you knew all along

[@lulumoon6942]

It's absurd to compare their facilities.

[@kellykarcher7179]

I think the word you're looking for is "faculties"...

[@sriharshacv7760]

At this point, he is like a rockstar

[@williamgallaway1904]

DOCTOR Sleepy better hire a good tester for Slow JOE .

[@rafael-ed3ny]

President Trump 2024 x 3

[@wonderfulwenna2710]

Common sense and logic is vacant in this crazed Country!

[@reid8285]

It's not about making america great again it's about making america awesome again 😅

[@erictate8986]

President Donald Trump 2024 2024 USA USA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😃😃💪💪💪🥊🥊🥊🥊

[@dottirich157]

Praying So.

[@zarak3049]

I want America to be great again please!

[@joannriddle8574]

You go Trump !

[@jonfklein]

A couple observations: 1) Trump wants Biden to stay in the race. After the debate yesterday he knows he can beat him. So he doesn't want the Dems to replace him. 2) A funny moment. He started talking about how Michelle Obama wasn't polling well. Then he cut himself off. He must have thought 'Oh shit, don't go there. Don't piss of the black vote.'

[@llwc9435]

Trump beat him in 2020, and he'll beat him every time. The issue isn't about defeating anyone that the Dems have. The issue is about election integrity. Are the Dems going to cheat again?

[@andymanaus1077]

Or the trans vote.

[@DavidLoveMore]

The surprise to me as a foreigner is that the Democrats somehow thought Joe Biden was the best candidate in the first place.

[@jonfklein]

@@DavidLoveMore Many could tell he was experiencing some mental decline but I don't think they knew the full extent of it until the debate because he was protected by the Democratic party leadership and their media backers. I think the bigger question is why did the party leadership think they could somehow hide this using smoke and mirrors all the way until the election? The party leadership should be taken to task over this.

[@glasses1121]

I think the DNC has the excuse it needs to put Michelle Obama on the ticket, either at the top of the ticket or in the VP spot.

[@ironnads7975]

Michelle said she doesn't want to do it. Pay attention.

[@Steve-yo4ld]

​@ironnads7975 Sure, she may have said it! You take that at face value!? If you believe that, I have some land 90 miles south of Miami for sale!👍

[@nfloz11]

Be nice. Your Biden pic is a disgrace buddy boy.​@@ironnads7975

[@KB-ke3fi]

just part of the plan

[@KB-ke3fi]

@@ironnads7975 sure ok

[@mojavewolf1]

True with Gavin ! I live in California

[@user-hf1le5ts6c]

Can't argue. You either love this man or hate him.

[@kaya8632]

Georgia loves TRUMP ❤❤❤❤

[@ilovemycat1575]

Just as y’all love MTG aka B6. That says enough.

[@clairepage8126]

??

[@davidsonowski414]

Go get em Mr President lets MAGA

[@ryanharlan1948]

Make America Free Again! End insider trading and lobbyist donations for Congress and restore fair representation for citizens.

[@kduncan8811]

This guy is amazing!!! Praying for his Victory!!!

[@matthewsanchez8272]

He's right, California Governor Gavin F up California so bad get him out too

[@BappaMaitra-pw1gr]

Thank you

[@lst9559]

News FLASH -- Biden didn't pick Kameltoe someone did everything that was happening OBAMOSHU'O.

[@ca47gib26]

Trump 2024 Take America Back

[@asviel-pq1dl]

Trump welcomes black, brown and whites - Aboriginals, Indians and Russians

[@joanpaul5953]

@@ca47gib26 I'd like to know where did America go!!!omg wake up!!!💯💯💯💯💯

[@asviel-pq1dl]

Trump welcomes black, brown and whites - Aboriginals, Indians and Russians

[@joanpaul5953]

@@ca47gib26 why did you lise it!!!💯💯💯💯💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@josefeibl8230]

​@@joanpaul5953blue communism movement.

[@andreacapo4381]

Trump 2024

[@peekaboo6622]

California and Hawaii are being sold out to China by pricing-out residents, right under our very nose.

[@joanpaul5953]

@@andreacapo4381 Dump Trump!!!💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@josefeibl8230]

​@@joanpaul5953Trump was the best President of the 21st century 😑!

[@joanpaul5953]

@@josefeibl8230 No No No he's a low life thing!tell what did he do that was so great!

[@rfplaw1]

@@joanpaul5953 enforce immigration laws, keep us from involvement in wars, keep costs down on essentials. All things Biden intentionally failed to do.

[@user-ce3vm8xb7w]

I am a woman and I do not think that a woman belongs in politics! Thru my life I have worked with women and men and I will say without a doubt I would much rather work with men! No woman for president! No no no!

[@tembakazimvunelo883]

M.A.G.A, Greetings from the United Kingdom. Congratulations Mr President for your win at the Supreme Court. You have many fans here in the United Kingdom.

[@brianstamm1314]

He won't leave on his own. The DNC will choose another in August. I have been saying for months it will be "Newscum" or "Big Mike".

[@lance8080]

Hopefully it’s Kamala Harrison 🎉

[@forgottenalex]

Bro got people chanting like he's the next Jerry Springer

[@simplydegen]

thats you...

[@UTTTPShoeBill67715]

@@simplydegen facts

[@muscleman125]

rip Jerry, he was a true legend

[@johnhaas3270]

He’s a Jerry sprinter type guy. He always has been Trump is joke. Only reason he has a chance here is because he’s going up against a vegetable

[@fredcarbery3966]

​@@johnhaas3270jealous much

[@frankjones5283]

Someone said that a replacement candidate would not be able use the funds accumulated for the first candidate. That would be quite a handicap.

[@pamelaschiffer2824]

Right

[@kennethpipkin759]

If you were offered a "seat in Hollywood", would you accept that seat? "No fucking thanks" (from me)

[@InnocentFurryCat-we6yz]

America first Trump in 2024 🇺🇸

[@oldman454]

Could Joe carry his own golf bag

[@performancephysixx4983]

Make America 🇺🇸 proud and great again 💪👍

[@joesigafus2192]

Trump 2024🎉

[@sassybcuz5626]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@antoniosiriani6649]

Checkmate for Biden

[@JorisVDC]

Damn, that man can campaign!

[@hmasyarra]

Who they gonna call? Newsome, hahahaha.

[@lance8080]

Kamala

[@flikcof7910]

Not that the other side did not get people chanting his name. Its just that the chant was FJB

[@andymanaus1077]

Even left wing protesters are chanting FJB now.

[@livondiramerian6999]

Respect for others is peace.

[@stevev238]

Newsome can't run a bath!

[@hikerbill9248]

Biden good...we need to put Brawndo on our plants! Brawndo has electrolytes!

[@dicky7600]

It's what plants crave

[@cynicalaries6201]

🤣

[@eileen9808]

I wouldn't love to see a debate between Kamala v Trump.

[@helentesoriero4357]

WHO ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?

[@jayinwood647]

Can’t spell Triumph without Trump. Best wishes from the real people of the U.K. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@Ostipherous]

US Circus 2024..