Biden battles mounting pressure to withdraw from Presidential race
A bombshell New York Times report claims President Joe Biden has considered dropping out of the US presidential race, intensifying pressure from within his party. While the White House denies these claims, Biden is striving to reassure anxious Democrats, donors, and voters of his commitment to the race. However, with key Democrats contemplating his withdrawal, Biden faces a critical juncture in maintaining support and preventing former President Trump's return to office.
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By Justin Sink
The drumbeat of pressure on Joe Biden to drop out of the US presidential race intensified Wednesday with a bombshell report in the New York Times that he had conceded the possibility to a key ally, as well as movement within his own party to demand his withdrawal.
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