Is Biden Too Old to Lead? [Find Out] in His Surprising Solo Press Conference

U.S President Joe Biden

 "Can President Biden overcome age concerns and rally Democratic support? In his first solo press conference in eight months, Biden addresses the growing calls for him to step down. Discover the shocking details of his debate performance against Trump and the Democratic party's reaction. This could change everything!"

President Joe Biden is set to address growing opposition within his party and concerns about his age in a rare solo press conference. On Thursday, Biden will send out his advisers to meet with Democratic senators and shore up their support before holding his first solo news conference in almost eight months.
Biden's re-election campaign has been struggling since his stumbling debate performance against Donald Trump two weeks ago. The 81-year-old president’s age and mental acuity have become hot topics, raising fresh questions and concerns among voters and party members alike.

In the past week, a steady stream of elected Democrats has called on Biden to end his campaign. These concerns are not only about losing the White House but also about jeopardizing control of both chambers of Congress. Vermont Senator Peter Welch became the first Democratic senator to call on Biden to step aside, joining at least nine Democratic House members who have made similar appeals. Welch believes Biden should withdraw "for the good of the country."

Some high-profile lawmakers insist Biden should stay in the race, while others, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have declined to give a definitive stance. Biden’s upcoming press conference at 5:30 pm Eastern Time (2130GMT) is highly anticipated, as he will field questions from the White House press corps.

This will be Biden's first formal solo news conference since November 2023, where he will need to address a wide range of topics, including potential evidence of mental decline. A White House official mentioned that the format is expected to be similar to Biden’s last solo press conference. Back then, he called on four reporters to discuss topics like defending Taiwan and deaths in Gaza, ending with his offhand reference to Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "dictator."

Biden’s most unscripted appearance since the June 27 debate will see him addressing the media once again. During the debate, Biden appeared to lose his train of thought several times, raising further concerns about his capacity to lead. An interview with ABC News last week only added to these worries when Biden stated he would be satisfied if he lost the election as long as he tried his best.

Previous interactions with reporters have also backfired, such as the February news conference where Biden mixed up the presidents of Egypt and Mexico. To shore up support, several top aides, including Biden campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillon, will meet with Democratic senators before the press conference.

A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found Biden and Trump tied at 40% each, with other polls showing Trump widening his lead. Biden has also lost his fundraising advantage over Trump, with prominent Democratic donors like George Clooney calling for him to step aside. Despite the mounting pressure, Biden has insisted he will not drop out. Party rules make it nearly impossible for anyone else to win the Democratic nomination at the convention in August unless Biden steps aside. This scenario would leave Democrats scrambling to decide whether to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris or give others like Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg a chance to compete.

Will Biden’s solo press conference be enough to turn the tide? Tune in to find out!

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