Karine Jean-Pierre: Biden’s Decision to Step Aside Has ‘Nothing To Do with His Health’

Reporter: “Thanks, Karine. You read the president’s statement where he said that it’s in the country’s best interest for him to step aside. Why is it in the country’s best interest for him to step aside? Does it have to do with his health or his poll numbers?”

Jean-Pierre: “It does not have to do — nothing to do with his health. Again, the president is going to speak to this directly to the American people tonight in prime time. I know many of you will be watching it. There are specials going on tonight. He will — I promise you, he will speak to this directly to all of you tonight. But, in his letter, he talked about the country, he talked about the party, he talked about the moment that we’re in right now. It is not about his health. I can say no, that’s not the reason, but hear him out tonight.”