Biden Is Reportedly Waiting , to Announce 2024 Candidacy , Until After State of the Union.<br />'The Independent' reports that President Joe Biden is <br />expected to announce his candidacy for reelection after <br />delivering his State of the Union address on February 7.<br />However, Biden is reportedly not <br />expected to make the announcement <br />as part of his State of the Union address.<br />It remains unknown exactly when <br />Biden plans on announcing his plans <br />to run for reelection in 2024.<br />Biden's upcoming speech before Congress will <br />be his second State of the Union address and his third <br />appearance before a joint session since taking office.<br />'The Independent' reports that the White House <br />has repeatedly declined to respond to questions <br />regarding Biden's plans for reelection.<br />The White House has often cited the Hatch Act, <br />which prohibits federal employees from <br />participating in partisan political endeavors.<br />The news comes after the White House downplayed criticism <br />of its disclosure of information regarding classified <br />documents found at the president's home and former office.<br />'The Independent' reports that White House <br />spokesperson Ian Sams told reporters that information <br />was being released as it was deemed "appropriate.".<br />We’re endeavoring to be as transparent <br />and informative to you all in the media, <br />to the public as we can consistent with <br />respecting the integrity of an ongoing <br />Justice Department investigation, Ian Sams, White House spokesperson, via 'The Independent'