Youth Organizations Endorse Biden

In a major announcement this morning 15 youth-led organizations have issued their endorsement of President Biden heading into this November's election. The organizations represent many of the significant youth-led organizations in the political arena and defy the notion that young people are actively fleeing the President's campaign. 

In recent months, Republicans have been attacking the President for his age, arguing that young people would be less likely to support his reelection efforts given the fact that he is 81 years old. This, despite the fact that the Republican nominee, Donald Trump, is of similar age and is 77 years old.

In a statement released by the President's campaign manager, Julie Chavez Rodriguez highlighted the importance of young people to the President's campaign, stating: 

“The President and Vice President are proud to earn the support of these groups that represent young Americans nationwide. Young voters are critical to President Biden’s winning coalition and together, we will defeat Donald Trump and continue to build a future that works for every single American. The President and Vice President have spent their first term working with young people and fighting for the issues that matter most to them – taking historic action to cancel student debt, combat climate change, and address gun violence. The work is far from over: President Biden knows that young people have so much at stake in this election – Donald Trump’s assault on democracy and freedom threatens their future. President Biden and Vice President Harris will earn their votes and fight for the America our young people deserve."

With the general election now less than eight months away, the youth vote will be out in full force to help re-elect President Biden and Vice President Harris. A full list of youth organizations taking part of this historic endorsement can be found below: