Growing Concerns Over Biden’s Candidacy and Trump’s Search for Running Mate

Nancy Pelosi Signals Growing Concerns Over Biden’s Candidacy

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Calls for Biden to Step Aside Increase

President Biden is facing mounting pressure to reconsider his candidacy as Democrats worry about his chances against Donald Trump in the upcoming November election. The issue has caused a rift within the party, with Nancy Pelosi, congresswoman and former speaker of the House, indicating that time is running short for Biden to make a decision. While Pelosi expressed her support for Biden regardless of his choice, others are more explicit in their calls for him to withdraw.

• Representative Pat Ryan of New York, a vulnerable Democratic incumbent, has publicly urged Biden to drop out “for the good of the country.”
• Actor George Clooney, who recently hosted a $28 million fundraiser for the president, also penned an opinion piece in The New York Times advocating for Biden to step aside. Clooney cited witnessing Biden’s decline firsthand.

Biden, in response to the mounting doubts, has been critical of the Democratic “elites,” whom he accuses of turning against him. With the Democratic National Convention approaching in Chicago next month, Biden may be aiming to weather the storm until his official nomination. Despite the growing concerns, Biden remains determined to address the challenges and uncertainties surrounding his candidacy.

Donald Trump’s Search for Running Mate Nears Conclusion

The former president, Donald Trump, is in the final stages of selecting a running mate. Meanwhile, an in-depth analysis sheds light on how Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s Florida club, has transformed into a hub for America’s far-right factions, acting as a White House in exile for some groups.