Joe Biden to exit from US presidential race: Reports
US President Joe Biden is reportedly considering stepping out of the 2024 presidential race amid increasing pressure from senior Democrats who doubt his ability to win. High-profile figures such as former President Barack Obama and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi have expressed concerns about Biden’s viability as a candidate.
Following a lackluster debate performance against Republican nominee Donald Trump, Biden’s approval ratings have significantly dropped. This decline has intensified calls within the Democratic Party for Biden to reconsider his candidacy.
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Sources close to Biden have revealed that he is seriously reflecting on his future in the race. One Democratic insider stated, “It’s a matter of when, not if.” Biden, currently recovering from a Covid infection at his home in Delaware, is said to be using this time for introspection.
Obama has reportedly communicated to his allies that while Biden must assess his campaign’s viability, the final decision rests with Biden. Similarly, Pelosi has expressed doubts about Biden’s chances of defeating Trump in the upcoming election.
There is also pressure from other Democratic leaders. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have reportedly told Biden that his continued candidacy could jeopardize not only the presidential race but also the Democrats’ efforts to regain control of the House.
Despite these pressures, Biden has publicly maintained that he intends to stay in the race, asserting his commitment to fighting until the end. His campaign co-chair, Cedric Richmond, has dismissed reports of Biden’s potential withdrawal as unfounded.
As the political landscape shifts, the Democratic Party awaits Biden’s final decision which is expected to be announced soon. Meanwhile, the Republican nominee, Donald Trump, is preparing to accept his party’s nomination for the 2024 election.
