US President Joe Biden speaks in Washington, DC, US. Photo: Getty Images/TTXVN

Just weeks after the Democrats "eliminated" President Joe Biden from the re-election race, the White House is reviewing the president's schedule for the final six months of his term, according to a recent commentary by Politico Europe (Politico.eu). Political aides and strategists are considering how best to allow President Biden to exert his influence in the remaining time, while supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming campaign. Specifically, recent weeks have seen a major shift in how President Biden and his political aides view his role in the final months of his term. Instead of focusing on a nationwide campaign as previously planned, Mr. Biden is now more focused on cementing his legacy and supporting Ms. Harris. One notable feature of President Biden’s plan is that there will be fewer public events, with a focus on the administration’s signature achievements, such as the bipartisan Infrastructure Act and lowering prescription drug prices. The goal is to create a larger buzz, focusing on the successes of his tenure. President Biden’s role in the campaign Although President Biden is no longer the official candidate, his presence remains important to Ms. Harris’s campaign. According to sources, President Biden is expected to appear at several key campaign events, especially in states where he had strong support from 2020, such as Pennsylvania and Michigan. Mr. Biden’s aides hope that these appearances will help strengthen Ms. Harris’s position and highlight the administration’s achievements. President Biden is also expected to attend joint events with Harris in the coming weeks, but his schedule will be adjusted to avoid taking the spotlight away from Vice President Harris and her campaign. This is a major change from the original plan, when Biden planned to spend more time campaigning for a second term. At the White House, the president’s aides are also shifting from campaigning to legacy mode. President Biden plans to give Harris much of the spotlight and focus on his policies and accomplishments. Plans include hosting events that highlight his political accomplishments and building lasting legacies, such as the construction of a new national monument to Frances Perkins.

In particular, Mr. Biden is expected to hold fundraisers for the Harris-Walz ticket and participate in down-ballot races to support candidates in key elections. However, officials said, Mr. Biden's main focus will be on running the government and consolidating the administration's achievements. It is possible that the Democratic Party is considering how to maximize President Biden's influence in the campaign, although some party members have privately suggested that the president should limit appearances to avoid taking attention away from Ms. Harris. Some strategists believe that Mr. Biden would be better suited to staying in the White House and running the country, rather than actively participating in the campaign. Some recent polls show that Mr. Biden's approval rating has increased since he decided not to run for re-election, suggesting that voters still appreciate his achievements and the president's leadership over the past period. In short, the final months of Biden’s presidency will see a significant shift from campaigning to focusing on legacy and policy. President Biden will continue to support Harris and other Democratic candidates while highlighting the accomplishments of his administration. While his schedule will be less packed, Biden’s presence and leadership will still have a major impact on the upcoming US presidential election.