President Joe Biden has emphatically declared his determination to defeat his Republican rival, Donald Trump, in the November presidential election, despite mounting pressure from lawmakers to withdraw from the race. “I’m the best person for the job,” Biden asserted, urging members of his party to rally around him to defeat Trump.
This defiant stance comes as five Democratic lawmakers joined the growing chorus of those calling for Biden to drop out of the 2024 election on Friday.
The pressure on Biden to step down has been building after his underwhelming performance in the June debate against Trump, which raised concerns about his ability to win or carry out his duties for another four years.
Biden has acknowledged his poor performance in the debate, but insists that he is fit to serve and will continue his campaign for reelection.
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“I know I didn’t do well in the debate, but I’m not giving up,” Biden said. “I’m going to keep fighting for the American people.”
The pressure on Biden to step down has highlighted the divide among Democrats, with some senior leaders pushing him behind the scenes to drop out, while others have publicly called for him to end his campaign.
In contrast, Trump has united the Republican Party behind him, with former party rivals rallying around him at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
As the election draws near, the pressure on Biden to step down and the divide among Democrats could impact the outcome of the election.
Some strategists say that Biden’s path to victory is narrowing as he trails in most of the battleground states that will decide the election.
Despite this, Biden remains resolute in his determination to defeat Trump and secure a second term in office.
