Rep. Dean Phillips Resigns from Democratic Leadership Role Amid Controversial Attacks on Biden

Rep. Dean Phillips, a top House Democrat, resigned from his leadership role after facing discomfort from colleagues over his calls for a primary challenger to President Biden. While Phillips stated that he was not pressured to resign, his criticism of Biden caused ripples within the caucus. The final straw came during a House Democratic Caucus meeting when Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove criticized Phillips for suggesting the president step aside. Phillips, who has previously floated the idea of running for president, is reportedly considering a potential challenge to Biden in 2024.