On Sunday afternoon, President Joe Biden announced he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, prompting a wave of demands from top Republicans for his immediate resignation.
According to the New York Post, leading Republicans, along with some Democrats and notable figures, have expressed doubts about Biden's fitness to serve as President following his decision.
President Biden’s unexpected announcement that he will not seek reelection has stirred a political storm. Republican leaders like JD Vance and Mike Johnson are calling for Biden to step down from the Oval Office without delay.
Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance argued that Biden’s decision not to run again is a clear sign of his inadequate mental fitness. Vance stated, “Not running for reelection would be a clear admission that President Trump was right all along about Biden not being mentally fit enough to serve as Commander-in-Chief. There is no middle ground.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson echoed Vance's sentiments, insisting that Biden’s inability to run for another term makes him unfit to continue serving.
Johnson declared, “If Joe Biden is not fit to run for President, he is not fit to serve as President. He must resign the office immediately. November 5 cannot arrive soon enough.”
Elise Stefanik criticized the Democratic Party for attempting to hide Biden's unfitness. She commented, “The Democrat Party is in absolute free fall for their blatantly corrupt and desperate attempt to cover up the fact that Joe Biden is unfit for office.”
Senator Josh Hawley also urged Biden to resign, questioning his ability to manage presidential duties if he cannot manage a campaign. Hawley asserted, “Then RESIGN your office. If you can’t run a mere political campaign, you can’t be President.”
Senator Steve Daines joined the chorus, expressing his lack of confidence in Biden’s ability to effectively execute his duties. Daines said, “Being President is the hardest job in the world, and I no longer have confidence that Joe Biden can effectively execute his duties as Commander-in-Chief.”
Upon announcing his decision to drop out of the race, Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the Democratic ticket in 2024. This endorsement marks a significant shift in the Democratic primary landscape, setting Harris up as the party’s presumptive nominee.
The National Republican Congressional Committee's deputy communications director, Savannah Viar, highlighted the contradiction in Biden’s capacity to handle presidential responsibilities. Viar remarked, “Democrats can’t have it both ways. If Joe Biden can’t handle a debate or a rally, he can’t stand up to Putin or have access to the nuclear codes.”
President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race has sparked intense political debate. Prominent Republicans, including JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson, are demanding Biden's immediate resignation, citing concerns about his mental fitness and ability to fulfill presidential duties.
Elise Stefanik, Josh Hawley, and Steve Daines have echoed these calls, while Democrats like Joe Manchin and George Clooney have also urged Biden to step aside, endorsing new leadership.
