Doubts grow about Biden’s candidacy as he welcomes NATO leaders
Amid a crucial week for US foreign policy, President Joe Biden is facing growing pressure within his own party to reconsider his 2024 re-election bid.
advertisingUS President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcome dignitaries on Wednesday NATO at the White House for a social dinner in Washington. This NATO summit, which includes an agenda full of formal meetings, additional negotiations and long diplomatic dinners, is presented as An opportunity for Biden to demonstrate his suitability for officeEspecially after his troubling performance in the first presidential debate with Trump last month.
Voices of concern in the Democratic Party
However, Biden’s re-election campaign is facing new obstacles. Prominent figures in the Democratic Party have publicly expressed their views Doubts about Biden’s suitability To stay in the presidential race:
- Nancy PelosiThe former speaker of the House of Representatives declared that “it is up to the president to decide whether he should continue in the race or not”.
- George ClooneyOne major Democratic donor suggested Biden should not run.
- many Democratic senators and legislators There have been renewed fears about Biden’s ability to defeat Donald Trump.
Calls for a return
In a surprising turn, Vermont Senator Peter Welch became the first Democratic senator to publicly call on Biden to withdraw from the election. Welch expressed concern, saying that “the risks could not be higher.”
The list of Democratic representatives calling on Biden to step down continues to grow. Pat Ryan of New York and Earl Blumenauer of Oregon joined the list, bringing the number of representatives who have publicly made the call to nine.
An uncertain future
These statements highlight how volatile the issue remains among leading Democrats, despite Biden’s insistence Will not leave the 2024 race.This situation raises questions about the future of the Democratic Party’s leadership and strategy for the upcoming presidential election.
As Biden continues his international commitments, including the NATO summit, the debate over his political future is far from over. Pressure from within his own party could influence future decisions about the 2024 Democratic nomination.
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