Biden Faces Calls to Withdraw Amid Growing Concerns Over His Leadership

Democratic opposition to President Joe Biden's re-election has intensified after his recent gaffe mistakenly referring to Ukrainian President Zelenskiy as 'President Putin'. Members of Congress and advisers express concerns about his ability to defeat Donald Trump and serve another term, with some urging him to step aside.

Growing Democratic opposition to President Joe Biden's re-election campaign gained momentum on Thursday. Members of Congress are increasingly calling for the 81-year-old to exit the presidential race, with a recent gaffe amplifying concerns. Biden referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as 'President Putin' before correcting himself.

Biden's campaign, already struggling after a poor debate performance against Republican rival Donald Trump, is facing heightened scrutiny. Thirteen House Democrats and one Senate Democrat have publicly appealed for Biden to withdraw. The President aims to assuage fears about his capability during a news conference but faces growing doubts about his fitness for another term.

Top Biden advisers met Senate Democrats Thursday, trying to regain campaign momentum by portraying Trump as a greater risk. Four more House Democrats called for Biden to end his campaign, emphasizing the need for new leadership. Meanwhile, Biden's campaign has launched a survey to assess Vice President Kamala Harris's viability as a replacement candidate. A recent poll found Harris faring no better than Biden against Trump.