Biden Faces Pressure to End Campaign Amid Republican Unity at RNC

President Joe Biden's reelection campaign is in turmoil as top Democratic leaders urge him to withdraw. Facing poor debate performance and a COVID-19 diagnosis, Biden’s troubles contrast sharply with Republican unity at their national convention, where Donald Trump is set to accept the nomination and his running mate J.D. Vance made a strong appeal to working-class voters.

President Joe Biden's reelection bid is facing turbulence as key Democratic leaders have privately urged him to end his campaign. Reports suggest that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have voiced concerns about potential losses in the upcoming election.

Biden, 81, has continued his campaign despite public calls from 20 congressional Democrats to step aside after a poor debate performance against Donald Trump, 78, and a recent positive COVID-19 test. This has forced Biden into isolation as he works from his Delaware home.

In stark contrast, the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee showcased party unity with Donald Trump set to accept the nomination and endorsements from former rivals Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis. J.D. Vance, Trump's running mate, presented himself as a champion of the working class, emphasizing his humble beginnings and commitment to conservative populism.

Vance, 39, positioned himself as a future leader of the Make America Great Movement, appealing specifically to voters in key Rust Belt swing states. The convention highlighted the Republican takeover and the transformation of previous critics into loyalists.

Biden's campaign warned that Vance's agenda prioritizes extremism and the ultra-wealthy over democracy. Vance's speech included core Trumpist tenets like prioritizing domestic manufacturing and reducing reliance on Chinese imports.

(With inputs from agencies.)