New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado calls on Biden to step down, contrasting with Hochul

New York Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado speaks with people during a bill signing ceremony at the Northeast Bronx YMCA on June 06, 2022 in New York City. (Getty Images)

New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado on Wednesday called on President Biden to graciously bow out of the race, putting him at odds with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul who is sticking by the president.

In a statement, Delgado praised Biden for his accomplishments as president including “defeating Donald Trump in 2020.”

It was because of – what he regards as – the “threat” of Trump, that he decided to “join with millions of Americans – including everyday New Yorkers from all walks of life – who are expressing legitimate concerns about President Biden’s ability to wage a successful campaign against Trump.”

Delgado said it was “misguided and dangerous” to dismiss concerns about elected officials not being honest with the American people.

“I believe we should move forward with a nominee capable of re-invigorating and re-energizing Americans who are determined to protect our democracy, and who want to do so with a candidate they believe can win,” Delgado said.

Gov. Hochul, meanwhile, continues to back Biden. The Democrat was among at least 20 governors who met with the president last week amid concerns over his mental acuity, following his disastrous debate performance.

Joe Biden, the governor tweeted last week, “is in it to win it. The stakes this November could not be higher.”