Rep. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey said in a statement that "the stakes are too high — and the threat is too real — to stay silent."

“I know that President Biden and his team have been true public servants and have put the country and the best interests of democracy first and foremost in their considerations," Sherrill said. "And because I know President Biden cares deeply about the future of our country, I am asking that he declare that he won’t run for reelection and will help lead us through a process toward a new nominee.”