Rumors about a possible withdrawal of US President Joe Biden from the election campaign are causing significant political unrest. The Republicans have already started attacking his potential successor, Vice President Kamala Harris, as speculation grows about her stepping into the race.
Former President Donald Trump has been particularly vocal in his criticism of Harris. In a video circulating on Platform X, Trump described Harris as 'pathetic' and 'bad,' while claiming he had effectively pushed Biden out of the race. Trump's comments have intensified the spotlight on Harris as a potential Democratic candidate.
The rumors were further fueled by Biden's weak performance in a recent CNN debate against Trump. Biden appeared uncertain and struggled to articulate his points, leading to increased speculation about his ability to continue his campaign. Democratic heavyweights and parliamentarians have begun to publicly question Biden's state of form, while the White House and Biden himself have tried to contain the fallout.
According to US media reports, Harris is being discussed as a possible replacement candidate for Biden. Democratic Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and senior House member James E. Clyburn have both signaled support for Harris if Biden were to step down. Clyburn urged Democrats to 'do everything we can to support her, whether she's second or top of the ticket.'
The Democratic campaign team is also seeking to bolster Harris' social media presence. A job advertisement on the platform 'daybooks' is looking for a 'Social Media Platforms Strategist' to develop strategies for the Biden-Harris campaign online.
Despite the speculation, the White House maintains that Biden is staying in the presidential race. However, reports suggest that Biden may be considering abandoning his candidacy, with the coming days being crucial for his decision. According to the New York Times, Biden has expressed doubts to his confidants and emphasized the need to convince the American public that he is up to the task.
- In a video relayed by the Daily Beast, Trump was seen in a golf cart predicting Biden's withdrawal and insulting him as a 'broken old pile of shit.' Trump also questioned Biden's ability to deal with global leaders like Vladimir Putin and the President of China.
- During a televised debate at the end of June, Trump dominated the 81-year-old Democrat, mixing truth and falsehood with confidence. This performance has led to increased scrutiny of Biden's capabilities.
- Despite Trump's harsh words, he admitted that Harris might be a 'better' opponent than Biden. A recent CNN poll showed Harris in a better position than Biden against Trump, but still not winning.
- Biden's running mate, Kamala Harris, has not publicly shown any desire to jump into the presidential race and continues to support Biden. However, the increasing pressure and speculation may force her to reconsider her stance.
