Joe Biden Joe BidenFormer Pence aide: White House staffers discussed Trump refusing to leave office Progressive group buys domain name of Trump's No. 1 Supreme Court pick Bloomberg rolls out M ad buy to boost Biden in Florida MORE’s presidential campaign Tuesday announced the launch of Students for Biden, a national program on college campuses to mobilize students’ support for Biden’s White House bid.

The former vice president's team said in a press release the program would “recruit, train, and empower students” to lead pro-Biden efforts on their respective campuses and increase the campaign’s presence across the country.

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“Young Americans are the future of this country and the results of the 2020 election will have a significant impact on their lives and those of generations to come,” said Biden’s campaign manager Greg Schultz.

“Across the country, we have seen consistent enthusiasm and excitement surrounding Vice President Biden’s campaign for president and we are excited to work with some of our youngest voters to build momentum in college communities.”

The program comes as Biden struggles to peel away younger voters from Sens. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersSirota reacts to report of harassment, doxing by Harris supporters Republicans not immune to the malady that hobbled Democrats The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Republicans lawmakers rebuke Trump on election MORE (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren Elizabeth WarrenOvernight Defense: Appeals court revives House lawsuit against military funding for border wall | Dems push for limits on transferring military gear to police | Lawmakers ask for IG probe into Pentagon's use of COVID-19 funds On The Money: Half of states deplete funds for Trump's 0 unemployment expansion | EU appealing ruling in Apple tax case | House Democrats include more aid for airlines in coronavirus package Warren, Khanna request IG investigation into Pentagon's use of coronavirus funds MORE (D-Mass.), his closest competitors.

Polling shows him trailing both contenders by substantial margins among voters aged 18–29.

Though Biden has largely maintained his lead in national and statewide primary polling, recent surveys have also flashed warning signs for the former vice president about his overall backing. A Monmouth University poll released Monday showed a 13-point drop in his support and a virtual tie with Sanders and Warren, while an Emerson University survey published Tuesday showed Sanders gaining ground.