Author: Isaac Arnsdorf, Josh Dawsey, Marianne LeVine

Donald Trump and his campaign are hoping for President Biden to stay in the race, confident they can defeat him despite Trump’s felony conviction. They are also increasing attacks on Vice President Harris. While publicly dismissing the idea of Biden withdrawing, Trump and allies are privately preparing for different scenarios, concerned about facing another Democratic candidate. They are anticipating a strong challenge from someone other than Biden or Harris. Trump, confident in his polling numbers, remains focused on his campaign. Despite his usual dominance in the media, he has maintained a low profile since the debate. Trump and his team…