American Media Mounts Pressure on Biden to Leave the Presidential Race
The chorus of criticism surrounding President Joe Biden’s candidacy for re-election has reached a fever pitch, resonating powerfully across the media landscape. Following a debate performance against Donald Trump that many viewed as faltering, prominent voices from traditionally supportive media outlets are urging Biden to step aside for the good of the Democratic Party and the nation. The editorial board of the *New York Times* was particularly forthright in its assessment. Describing Biden’s appearance as an alarming display of aged frailty, the board argued that the best service he could provide the country would be to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Citing his successful defeat of Trump in 2020, acknowledged Biden’s past role as a bulwark against the threat Trump posed to democracy. However, it now asserts that continuing his candidacy is a reckless gamble, given the availability of Democratic leaders who could present a more compelling alternative....
