An influential US senator has joined the growing calls for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential campaign as pressure mounts amid poor polling and health concerns. Senator Joe Manchin expressed his worry about Biden's well-being, emphasizing the need for a younger candidate to take the lead. This sentiment echoes among more than 30 elected Democrats who are urging Biden to step aside, especially following a debate where he appeared physically diminished against Donald Trump. Polls indicate Trump leading Biden in key battleground states, raising alarms within the Democratic Party.
Simultaneously, the fallout from the US withdrawal from Afghanistan continues to haunt Biden's presidency, with Republicans leveraging this issue to criticize his leadership. The newly formed congressional committee aims to investigate the decisions made during the two-decade war, coinciding with emotional testimonies from families of service members lost during the chaotic withdrawal. Their poignant remarks at the Republican National Convention highlighted perceived failures in Biden’s acknowledgment of their sacrifices. The political ramifications of the Afghanistan withdrawal and Biden's declining popularity intertwine, posing significant challenges for his re-election campaign.
