USA Media: Biden's entourage considers his withdrawal possible

In the face of enormous pressure from within his own party, US President Joe Biden is no longer categorically ruling out withdrawing from the race for a second term in office, according to media reports. The New York Times, citing several people close to the Democrat, reported that the 81-year-old appears to be gradually accepting that he may have to give up his election campaign.

He has "begun to come to terms with the idea that he may not be able to win in November and may have to drop out of the race to meet the growing demands of many concerned members of his party," the newspaper wrote. However, Biden has not yet made a decision.

Publicly, the President has so far rigorously rejected all calls for him to withdraw from his own party. His campaign team also insists that Biden has no intention of quitting. However, the internal party pressure on him has recently increased enormously.

One of the people close to Biden told the "New York Times" that it would come as no surprise if Biden were to announce his retirement soon and nominate his deputy Kamala Harris as his presidential candidate for the November election.

The Washington Post, citing three members of Congress, reported that Biden confidante and former Democratic leader of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi had told several party colleagues in the House that she believed Biden could soon be persuaded to withdraw from the presidential race. She also had serious doubts that he could win the election in November against the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Biden is facing an internal party rebellion due to his advanced age and doubts about his mental health. Since a disastrous performance in a televised duel against Trump at the end of June, various Democratic MPs have openly called on him to drop out of the presidential race. Many others have publicly expressed great concern about his election chances.

Most recently, prominent Democrats have also dared to speak out. And according to media reports, the very front row of the party is now also urging Biden to withdraw behind the scenes.

Due to an infection with the coronavirus, Biden is currently not making any public appointments but is isolating himself in his private home in Rehoboth Beach in the state of Delaware.

SDA