Axios: Joe Biden May Soon Withdraw from Election Race

Axios magazine reported that increasing pressure on Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential election may lead him to step down by the end of this week. The American publication cited several senior Democrats who indicated that the pressure on Biden has significantly increased, and now, after his COVID-19 infection, the President of the United States has become more isolated. Biden's COVID-19 infection during a campaign trip to Nevada on July 18 has further weakened his position. Following medical advice, he has returned home to Delaware to rest and will be unable to continue his campaign for at least a few days. Meanwhile, on the last day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Donald Trump is set to be officially nominated as the party's candidate for the presidential election on July 28. Biden has stated that he would consider withdrawing from the election if a 'medical problem' arises. The Republican convention showcased unity in support of Trump, contrasting with the intensifying divisions within the Democratic Party. All of Trump's previous rivals in the Republican Party, including Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, have supported his candidacy despite previous criticisms. According to Axios, senior Democratic officials have warned Biden that if he remains a candidate, he will face a severe defeat, jeopardizing his legacy and the Democrats' hopes after the November elections. Recent polling by the Associated Press shows that nearly two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to withdraw from the presidential race. Reports from several American media outlets have previously indicated that Chuck Schumer, the Senate Democratic leader, Hakeem Jeffries, the party's House leader, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have expressed concerns that Biden's candidacy could not only lead to the party's defeat but also prevent it from regaining a majority in the House of Representatives. Axios states that a coordinated and relentless pressure campaign has been designed and executed by Democrats to persuade Biden to step down. Nancy Pelosi, referred to as the 'brain behind the campaign to remove Biden,' plays a significant role in this process. Chuck Schumer also shares this view and calls for Biden to withdraw from the election. Additionally, former President Barack Obama has conveyed his message to Democrats and Biden through his silence. While he does not publicly support his former vice president, his former aides have clearly stated to the media the necessity for Biden to step aside for another candidate. This strategy is also being pursued by Bill and Hillary Clinton, whose aides emphasize that Biden should make way for another candidate while they remain silent. Despite this, many Democrats like Biden and respect his achievements but are concerned that he may not be able to win against Trump. Currently, the Democrats' strategy is to encourage and persuade Biden to step down, as if he does not want to, such an event will not occur, and with the support of his allies, he can remain in the race despite all the requests. In recent weeks, Biden has repeatedly stated that he intends to run in the election and has no plans to withdraw. However, he acknowledged in an interview that if doctors identify any health issues, he would reconsider his candidacy. Axios reports that the most likely scenario is that Biden will yield and support Kamala Harris's candidacy, who would then need to choose a running mate to participate in a debate with JD Vance. Senator James David Vance, whom Trump has chosen as his running mate, was previously a staunch critic of the Republican candidate, calling him 'stupid' and comparing him to Hitler. In his speech at the Republican National Convention, he introduced himself as a child from a poor family in an industrial town forgotten in Ohio, stating that if elected, he would fight for the working class's rights. This 39-year-old senator further expressed that he grew up in a small town where people voiced their opinions, worked with their hands, and loved their God, family, community, and country wholeheartedly, but it was also an area that the ruling class in Washington had completely marginalized and forgotten. Some experts believe that James David Vance, who has aligned himself with Donald Trump's views—a mix of conservative populism and isolationism in foreign policy—is well-positioned to become a future leader of the movement known as 'Make America Great Again.' Another of his strengths and reasons for being chosen as Trump's running mate is the potential to attract working-class and middle-class votes in the so-called 'formerly industrial belt' states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, whose votes will play a crucial role in this year's presidential election. His rise to this prominent position in the Republican Party came only two years after entering the Senate and taking on a relatively obscure political role. Like Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, two other ambitious Republican senators, he began his rise in opposition to Trump but became one of his most loyal supporters. These instances demonstrate how Donald Trump has gained complete dominance over the Republican Party. For Trump's opponents and critics, this level of dominance is seen as dangerous, as they believe he seeks to increase the powers of the presidency and will attempt to take revenge on his opponents while undermining established democratic institutions in the United States. Senator Vance opposes U.S. military aid to Ukraine and has defended Trump's actions to question the results of the 2020 presidential election. In his speech at the Republican National Convention, he emphasized all elements of 'Trumpism,' including prioritizing domestic industrial production over imports from China and warning European allies about the diminishing role of the U.S. in defending their security. Contrary to Trump's promise after the failed assassination attempt on him, which stated that the priority is to maintain national unity, one of the main themes of all speeches at the Republican National Convention was fierce and personal attacks on Joe Biden.