President Joe Biden with Rep. Mike Levin and his wife at a rally
Biden with Rep. Mike Levin and his wife at a 2022 rally in San Diego.
  • On Friday, Rep. Mike Levin became the 18th House Democrat to call for Biden to drop out.
  • The California Democrat reportedly said it directly to Biden during a call with other lawmakers.
  • Levin issued a statement saying that "the time has come for President Biden to pass the torch."

Rep. Mike Levin on Friday became the 18th House Democrat to publicly call on Joe Biden to drop out of the race

The California congressman said it directly to the president during a Congressional Hispanic Caucus call, according to several media reports.