President Biden Defiant Amid Calls to Step Aside: Continues Push for 2024 Presidential Run

Amid growing concerns about his fitness to run, President Biden has firmly declared his intention to continue his presidential race, asserting that he is determined to "finish the job" he started four years ago. Despite calls from a mounting number of Democrats to step aside following his unsteady debate performance, Mr. Biden remains resolute in pressing forward.

Debate Setback and Democratic Concerns

During the June 27 debate, the 81-year-old president encountered a series of setbacks, including stumbling over his words, struggling to effectively counter false statements made by former President Donald Trump, and losing his train of thought at times. This prompted discussions among Democrats on Capitol Hill regarding Mr. Biden's suitability as the party's 2024 presidential nominee.

It was during his first solo press conference since November, held at the conclusion of the NATO summit in Washington, that President Biden addressed lingering doubts about his fitness to run. Although he acknowledged his "bad night" at the debate, he showcased a strong command of the intricate foreign policy matters facing the U.S., aiming to dispel any concerns about his capabilities.

Democrats' Calls for Action

Despite the president's efforts to reassure the public, reports from CBS News suggest that a significant number of Democrats are anticipated to release statements within the next 48 hours, urging Mr. Biden to withdraw from the race. Over a dozen members of Congress have already publicly advocated for his exit, raising questions about his ability to effectively engage with world leaders such as China's Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming years.