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<p>US President Joe Biden's presidential re-run continues to be beleaguered as more Democrats are calling upon the ageing top leader to step down and make way for&nbsp;somebody else. Since the presidential debate with Donald Trump on June 28, at least 30 Democrat leaders have publicly expressed that Biden must step down.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After last weekend's assassination attempt on former President Trump -- which in fact turbocharged Republican leader's campaign for November -- more Democrats have made their point heard that Biden must step down.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Biden's presidential re-run: Will he or will he not step down?</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier this week, the White House announced that President Joe Biden is down with Covid. He is currently lodged at his home in Delaware.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Biden advisers are reportedly discussing the details, timing and setting of a possible withdrawal announcement.</p>

<p>At the same time, Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly making discreet preparations to assume the presidential ticket.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With more than 30 Democrats in the US Congress, including the leading California representative Adam Schiff, having now called on Biden to step down, the US president is reportedly angry at senior figures in the party for encouraging the discontent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On top of the list is Nancy Pelosi, the former House speaker who has tried to persuade Biden to step down. Close second and third on the list are the Obama's and Clinton's. Biden reportedly thinks that Barack Obama and Bill and Hillary Clinton have undermined him through their conspicuous silence.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Joe Biden 'soul searching' over dropping out of presidential race?</strong></p>

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<p>Late on Friday evening (July 19), Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown released a statement: "At this critical time, our full attention must return to these important issues. I think the president should end his campaign."</p>

<p>But some of Biden supporters are also comparing his fate to Julius Caesar, the Roman leader famously stabbed by his own lieutenants, notably Marcus Brutus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"People who have known this man for 30, 40 years are stabbing this man in the front and the back," a senior campaign and administration aide told Politico.</p>

<p>"They are JULIUS CAESAR-ing this man."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US President Joe Biden's presidential re-run continues to be beleaguered as more Democrats are calling upon the ageing top leader to step down and make way for somebody else.

US President Joe Biden's presidential re-run continues to be beleaguered as more Democrats are calling upon the ageing top leader to step down and make way for somebody else. Since the presidential debate with Donald Trump on June 28, at least 30 Democrat leaders have publicly expressed that Biden must step down. After last weekend's assassination attempt on former President Trump -- which in fact turbocharged Republican leader's campaign for November -- more Democrats have made their point heard that Biden must step down. Biden's presidential re-run: Will he or will he not step down? Earlier this week, the White House announced that President Joe Biden is down with Covid. He is currently lodged at his home in Delaware. The Biden advisers are reportedly discussing the details, timing and setting of a possible withdrawal announcement. At the same time, Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly making discreet preparations to assume the presidential ticket. Also read | 'Pass the torch': Biden faces strongest call so far to drop out of White House race With more than 30 Democrats in the US Congress, including the leading California representative Adam Schiff, having now called on Biden to step down, the US president is reportedly angry at senior figures in the party for encouraging the discontent. On top of the list is Nancy Pelosi, the former House speaker who has tried to persuade Biden to step down. Close second and third on the list are the Obama's and Clinton's. Biden reportedly thinks that Barack Obama and Bill and Hillary Clinton have undermined him through their conspicuous silence. Also watch | Joe Biden 'soul searching' over dropping out of presidential race? × Late on Friday evening (July 19), Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown released a statement: "At this critical time, our full attention must return to these important issues. I think the president should end his campaign." But some of Biden supporters are also comparing his fate to Julius Caesar, the Roman leader famously stabbed by his own lieutenants, notably Marcus Brutus. "People who have known this man for 30, 40 years are stabbing this man in the front and the back," a senior campaign and administration aide told Politico. "They are JULIUS CAESAR-ing this man." (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>People across the United States are now losing jobs after facing backlash over posts, and comments that they made mocking former President&nbsp;Donald Trump after the assassination attempt last week. Among those who have lost jobs over the past week include school employees, a restaurant worker, a fire chief and a political aide.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump haters now reaping consequences</strong></h2>

<p>An instructor at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky faced suspension by university officials after he made an "offensive and unacceptable social media post." The instructor identified as&nbsp;John James was no longer part of the university and it was not clear whether he was fired.</p>

<p>“If you’re gonna shoot, man, don’t miss,” the instructor had written on social media.</p>

<p>Similarly, a worker at the Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen &amp; Bar lost his job at the restaurant after he violated their social media policy.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwjG-tbEwLWHAxV4n68BHfmGO-IQxfQBKAB6BAgQEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-assassination-attempt-secret-service-sniper-killed-shooter-with-one-in-a-million-shot-report-742589" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-assassination-attempt-secret-service-sniper-killed-shooter-with-one-in-a-million-shot-report-742589&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-tbEwLWHAxV4n68BHfmGO-IQxfQBKAB6BAgQEAE">Trump assassination attempt | Secret Service sniper killed shooter with `one-in-a-million shot`: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>The worker, identified as Cooper Graves, wrote "so close" in response to the failed attempt to assassinate&nbsp;Trump.</p>

<p>"This individual has been immediately suspended pending a full HR investigation. This employee made these statements of his own volition and does not reflect or represent the views of our company," the restaurant said in a post on Facebook.</p>

<p>A middle school behaviour facilitator and a fire chief in Pennsylvania also lost their jobs after making&nbsp;posts mocking&nbsp;the failed assassination bid.</p>

<h2><strong>Suggestion from an expert</strong></h2>

<p>Karen North, a professor of digital social media at the University of South California and a psychologist, was quoted by USA Today as saying that everybody has an audience, so one should refrain from making such public statements.</p>

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<p>"There’s always an audience for people misbehaving," the expert warned.</p>

<p>"When it comes to things like wishing somebody died, there is nothing more horrible than making public statements about that," she made clear.</p>

<p>"Social media has become the town square," she said, "where people are put in the stocks and held out there to be humiliated because of their actions."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


People across the United States are now losing jobs after facing backlash over posts, and comments that they made mocking former President Donald Trump after the assassination attempt last week.

People across the United States are now losing jobs after facing backlash over posts, and comments that they made mocking former President Donald Trump after the assassination attempt last week. Among those who have lost jobs over the past week include school employees, a restaurant worker, a fire chief and a political aide. Trump haters now reaping consequences An instructor at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky faced suspension by university officials after he made an "offensive and unacceptable social media post." The instructor identified as John James was no longer part of the university and it was not clear whether he was fired. “If you’re gonna shoot, man, don’t miss,” the instructor had written on social media. Similarly, a worker at the Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar lost his job at the restaurant after he violated their social media policy. Also read: Trump assassination attempt | Secret Service sniper killed shooter with `one-in-a-million shot`: Report The worker, identified as Cooper Graves, wrote "so close" in response to the failed attempt to assassinate Trump. "This individual has been immediately suspended pending a full HR investigation. This employee made these statements of his own volition and does not reflect or represent the views of our company," the restaurant said in a post on Facebook. A middle school behaviour facilitator and a fire chief in Pennsylvania also lost their jobs after making posts mocking the failed assassination bid. Suggestion from an expert Karen North, a professor of digital social media at the University of South California and a psychologist, was quoted by USA Today as saying that everybody has an audience, so one should refrain from making such public statements. Also read: Trump speaks with Zelensky, pledges to `end the war` "There’s always an audience for people misbehaving," the expert warned. "When it comes to things like wishing somebody died, there is nothing more horrible than making public statements about that," she made clear. "Social media has become the town square," she said, "where people are put in the stocks and held out there to be humiliated because of their actions." (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Friday he had spoken by telephone with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky, and pledged to end the European country's war with Russia.</p>

<p>"I appreciate President Zelensky for reaching out because I, as your next President of the United States, will bring peace to the world and end the war that has cost so many lives and devastated countless innocent families," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform.</p>

<p>"Both sides will be able to come together and negotiate a deal that ends the violence and paves a path forward to prosperity."</p>

<p>The United States has provided tens of billions of dollars in military assistance for Kyiv since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 -- though a Trump victory in the November election would put Washington's continued support into question.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Ukrainian President Zelensky acknowledges 'Trump would be hard to work with'</strong></p>

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<p>Zelensky confirmed the call, during which he congratulated Trump on formally becoming the Republican Party's presidential nominee, as well as wishing the 78-year-old well after an attempt on his life a week ago.</p>

<p>"We agreed with President Trump to discuss at a personal meeting what steps can make peace fair and truly lasting," Zelensky said in a post on X.</p>

<p>"I noted the vital bipartisan and bicameral American support for protecting our nation's freedom and independence," he said.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump-Orban meeting</strong></h2>

<p>Trump has repeatedly claimed he would end the war very quickly, without offering details as to how.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last week, the ex-president hosted at his Florida estate Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who met with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this month.</p>

<p>Trump's frequent praise for Putin and reluctance to outright criticize the Russian invasion have stirred concerns among Ukraine's allies that he would force the country into accepting partial defeat.</p>

<p>He has also repeatedly suggested backing away from NATO, even undermining the alliance's collective defense guarantee by saying he would encourage Russia to attack any members not who had not met their financial obligations.</p>

<p>Trump's running mate JD&nbsp;Vance leads the isolationist wing of congressional Republicans, who argue the United States should drop aid to Ukraine.</p>

<p>Vance was one of the fiercest opponents of the approval of $61 billion in new military aid for Ukraine, which was stalled by Republican lawmakers for months earlier this year -- a time in which Russia made battlefield gains.</p>

<p>Trump told the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Thursday that he would bring an end to raging international crises, saying he could "stop wars with a telephone call."</p>

<p>"I will end every single international crisis that the current administration has created, including the horrible war with Russia and Ukraine," Trump said, without elaborating on how.</p>

<p>Zelensky said earlier this week that he and Trump would "work together" if the Republican won the White House.</p>

<p>"I'm not worried about this," he told a news conference.</p>

<p>Zelensky declined to say whether he was worried about US President Joe Biden, who has been facing calls to drop his reelection campaign following a disastrous debate performance and questions over his health and mental acuity.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-trump-assassination-attempt-has-turbocharged-his-presidential-re-run-740763">How Trump assassination attempt has turbocharged his presidential re-run</a></strong></p>

<p>He did, however, acknowledge that "turbulence" during the US election cycle was having a "big impact" on his country.</p>

<p>Trump's relationship with Zelensky famously goes back to his time in the White House.</p>

<p>In 2019, Trump was impeached for withholding military aid to Ukraine while pressuring Zelensky to help him dig up dirt on his election rival Biden -- a race he went on to lose in 2020.</p>

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US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Friday he had spoken by telephone with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky, and pledged to end the European country's war with Russia.

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Friday he had spoken by telephone with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky, and pledged to end the European country's war with Russia. "I appreciate President Zelensky for reaching out because I, as your next President of the United States, will bring peace to the world and end the war that has cost so many lives and devastated countless innocent families," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. "Both sides will be able to come together and negotiate a deal that ends the violence and paves a path forward to prosperity." The United States has provided tens of billions of dollars in military assistance for Kyiv since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 -- though a Trump victory in the November election would put Washington's continued support into question. Also watch | Ukrainian President Zelensky acknowledges 'Trump would be hard to work with' × Zelensky confirmed the call, during which he congratulated Trump on formally becoming the Republican Party's presidential nominee, as well as wishing the 78-year-old well after an attempt on his life a week ago. "We agreed with President Trump to discuss at a personal meeting what steps can make peace fair and truly lasting," Zelensky said in a post on X. "I noted the vital bipartisan and bicameral American support for protecting our nation's freedom and independence," he said. Trump-Orban meeting Trump has repeatedly claimed he would end the war very quickly, without offering details as to how. Last week, the ex-president hosted at his Florida estate Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who met with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this month. Trump's frequent praise for Putin and reluctance to outright criticize the Russian invasion have stirred concerns among Ukraine's allies that he would force the country into accepting partial defeat. He has also repeatedly suggested backing away from NATO, even undermining the alliance's collective defense guarantee by saying he would encourage Russia to attack any members not who had not met their financial obligations. Trump's running mate JD Vance leads the isolationist wing of congressional Republicans, who argue the United States should drop aid to Ukraine. Vance was one of the fiercest opponents of the approval of $61 billion in new military aid for Ukraine, which was stalled by Republican lawmakers for months earlier this year -- a time in which Russia made battlefield gains. Trump told the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Thursday that he would bring an end to raging international crises, saying he could "stop wars with a telephone call." "I will end every single international crisis that the current administration has created, including the horrible war with Russia and Ukraine," Trump said, without elaborating on how. Zelensky said earlier this week that he and Trump would "work together" if the Republican won the White House. "I'm not worried about this," he told a news conference. Zelensky declined to say whether he was worried about US President Joe Biden, who has been facing calls to drop his reelection campaign following a disastrous debate performance and questions over his health and mental acuity. Also read | How Trump assassination attempt has turbocharged his presidential re-run He did, however, acknowledge that "turbulence" during the US election cycle was having a "big impact" on his country. Trump's relationship with Zelensky famously goes back to his time in the White House. In 2019, Trump was impeached for withholding military aid to Ukraine while pressuring Zelensky to help him dig up dirt on his election rival Biden -- a race he went on to lose in 2020. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Trump speaks with Ukraine's Zelensky, pledges to 'end the war'

<p>Trump Organization's former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Allen Weisselberg was released from New York City’s Rikers Island jail on Friday (Jul 19) after serving a sentence for lying under oath, the prison correctional officials confirmed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Weisselberg served 100 days behind bars for lying during an investigation into the former United States president's real estate business.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Allen Weisselberg accepted responsibility for his conduct and now looks forward to the end of this life-altering experience and to returning to his family and his retirement,” his attorney, Seth Rosenberg, said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rosenberg added that Weisselberg had been released from custody and “reunited with his family".&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Weisselberg's lies</strong></h2>

<p>In&nbsp;October last year, the former Trump Organization&nbsp;CFO&nbsp;on the witness stand said that he was not involved in an incorrect valuation of Trump's Manhattan penthouse. However, <em>Forbes </em>later published a report accusing Weisselberg of lying on the stand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump's 2015 and 2016 financial statements valued the former president's Manhattan townhouse at $327 million based on its stated size of more than 30,000 square feet, nearly three times the actual size.</p>

<p>The civil fraud case culminated in a $454 million penalty imposed on the former president. The judge also imposed a fine worth $1.1 million, including interest, on the former executive.&nbsp;He was also barred for three years from serving in top leadership positions in any New York corporation or business entity.</p>

<p>In March this year,&nbsp;Weisselberg&nbsp;pleaded guilty to two perjury counts at a&nbsp;hearing before Judge Laurie Peterson in a Manhattan criminal court.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In return for pleading guilty, prosecutors agreed not to prosecute him for any other crimes he might have committed in connection with his longtime employment at&nbsp;the Trump Organization.</p>

<p>Notably, the 76-year-old had also served another 100 days sentence in jail last year after pleading guilty to dodging taxes on $1.7 million in off-the-books compensation from the Trump Organization.&nbsp;</p>

<p><i>(With inputs from agencies)</i></p>


Trump Organization's former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Allen Weisselberg was released from New York City’s Rikers Island jail on Friday (Jul 19) after serving a sentence for lying under oath, the prison correctional officials confirmed.

Trump Organization's former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Allen Weisselberg was released from New York City’s Rikers Island jail on Friday (Jul 19) after serving a sentence for lying under oath, the prison correctional officials confirmed. Weisselberg served 100 days behind bars for lying during an investigation into the former United States president's real estate business. “Allen Weisselberg accepted responsibility for his conduct and now looks forward to the end of this life-altering experience and to returning to his family and his retirement,” his attorney, Seth Rosenberg, said. Rosenberg added that Weisselberg had been released from custody and “reunited with his family". Weisselberg's lies In October last year, the former Trump Organization CFO on the witness stand said that he was not involved in an incorrect valuation of Trump's Manhattan penthouse. However, Forbes later published a report accusing Weisselberg of lying on the stand. Trump's 2015 and 2016 financial statements valued the former president's Manhattan townhouse at $327 million based on its stated size of more than 30,000 square feet, nearly three times the actual size. The civil fraud case culminated in a $454 million penalty imposed on the former president. The judge also imposed a fine worth $1.1 million, including interest, on the former executive. He was also barred for three years from serving in top leadership positions in any New York corporation or business entity. In March this year, Weisselberg pleaded guilty to two perjury counts at a hearing before Judge Laurie Peterson in a Manhattan criminal court. Watch | Trump's longtime CFO Allen Weisselberg sentenced on charges of fraud, tax invasion × In return for pleading guilty, prosecutors agreed not to prosecute him for any other crimes he might have committed in connection with his longtime employment at the Trump Organization. Notably, the 76-year-old had also served another 100 days sentence in jail last year after pleading guilty to dodging taxes on $1.7 million in off-the-books compensation from the Trump Organization. (With inputs from agencies)

Ex-Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg released from New York prison after 100 days

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<p>Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has called Donald Trump 'badass' and inspiring after the former United States&nbsp;president narrowly escaped an assassination attempt before raising his fist and mouthing 'Fight, fight, fight', to the public gathered to see him&nbsp;during a Republican rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zuckerberg, whose company Meta banned Trump from all its social media platforms in the aftermath of the January 6 insurrection attempt, waxed lyrical about the former president, without endorsing him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Seeing Donald Trump get up after getting shot in the face and pump his fist in the air with the American flag is one of the most badass things I’ve ever seen in my life,” Meta CEO&nbsp;told <em>Bloomberg </em>in an interview.</p>

<p>“On some level as an American, it’s like hard to not get kind of emotional about that spirit and that fight, and I think that that’s why a lot of people like the guy.”</p>

<p>Trump, however, may not be flattered by Zuckerberg's statements as he recently said he had not forgiven Meta or its founder for their actions. The former president&nbsp;has called Facebook the "enemy of the people" and said he preferred to use his platform&nbsp;Truth Social to communicate with his followers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The billionaire added that he was "not planning" to endorse either Trump or his rival Joe Biden in the upcoming elections.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Less political content on Meta</strong></h2>

<p>As for his social media site, Meta, Zuckerberg said his company was making changes to ensure people saw less political content on it.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The main thing that I hear from people is that they actually want to see less political content on our services because they come to our services to connect with people," said the Meta CEO.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I think you’re going to see our services play less of a role in this election than they have in the past.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-throws-his-weight-behind-donald-trump-with-sizable-donation-740383" target="_blank"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Elon Musk throws his weight behind Donald Trump with 'sizeable' donation</strong></a></p>

<p>While Zuckerberg trudged a careful line, his compatriot, Tesla and X CEO, Elon Musk, openly came in support of Trump after the events of July 13.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,” Musk wrote on X, which he owns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Tesla CEO, who has been siding towards the GOP lawmakers in the last few years, reportedly&nbsp;made a sizeable donation to Trump's presidential campaign in recent days as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has called Donald Trump 'badass' and inspiring after the former United States president narrowly escaped an assassination attempt before raising his fist and mouthing 'Fight, fight, fight', to the public gathered to see him during a Republican rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has called Donald Trump 'badass' and inspiring after the former United States president narrowly escaped an assassination attempt before raising his fist and mouthing 'Fight, fight, fight', to the public gathered to see him during a Republican rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Zuckerberg, whose company Meta banned Trump from all its social media platforms in the aftermath of the January 6 insurrection attempt, waxed lyrical about the former president, without endorsing him. “Seeing Donald Trump get up after getting shot in the face and pump his fist in the air with the American flag is one of the most badass things I’ve ever seen in my life,” Meta CEO told Bloomberg in an interview. “On some level as an American, it’s like hard to not get kind of emotional about that spirit and that fight, and I think that that’s why a lot of people like the guy.” Trump, however, may not be flattered by Zuckerberg's statements as he recently said he had not forgiven Meta or its founder for their actions. The former president has called Facebook the "enemy of the people" and said he preferred to use his platform Truth Social to communicate with his followers. The billionaire added that he was "not planning" to endorse either Trump or his rival Joe Biden in the upcoming elections. Watch | US Presidential Elections | Joe Biden or Donald Trump: Who is favoured? × Less political content on Meta As for his social media site, Meta, Zuckerberg said his company was making changes to ensure people saw less political content on it. “The main thing that I hear from people is that they actually want to see less political content on our services because they come to our services to connect with people," said the Meta CEO. “I think you’re going to see our services play less of a role in this election than they have in the past.” Also read | Elon Musk throws his weight behind Donald Trump with 'sizeable' donation While Zuckerberg trudged a careful line, his compatriot, Tesla and X CEO, Elon Musk, openly came in support of Trump after the events of July 13. “I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,” Musk wrote on X, which he owns. The Tesla CEO, who has been siding towards the GOP lawmakers in the last few years, reportedly made a sizeable donation to Trump's presidential campaign in recent days as well. (With inputs from agencies)

Zuckerberg who once banned Trump from Meta, calls him 'badass' after surviving assassination bid

Just 5 days after surviving an assassination attempt Donald Trump addresses the Republican National Convention accepting his party's presidential nomination in a speech designed to unify his party and also the nation. The 78-year-old will address the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee hoping to build momentum towards a November victory over US President Joe Biden.

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<p>In his recent speech, former President Donald Trump announced a raft of policy proposals that set him quite radically apart from the Biden Administration on economy, immigration, and foreign policy. Trump vowed to increase oil production, finish the wall between the United States and Mexico, and end wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Visibly absent was abortion—a very controversial matter among Republicans that Democrats are using to campaign against him.</p>

<p>Trump appeased a critical voter concern—inflation—by promising to "end the inflation crisis" by increasing oil drilling to lower energy costs, which would bring down the prices of transportation, manufacturing, and household products. "So much starts with energy," Trump said. "We are a nation that has the opportunity to make an absolute fortune with its energy."</p>

<p>He said he would make the US "energy dominant" and a global supplier of energy, as he also knocked Democrats' climate policies as a "green new scam" that is fueling inflationary pressures. Instead, he suggested diverting money from climate projects to “important projects like roads, bridges, dams.”</p>

<p>Trump also promised to roll back Biden's electric vehicle policies on day one, putting himself squarely against incentives for EV manufacturing and sales.</p>

<p>On immigration, Trump vowed to rein in illegal immigration and shut down the United States-Mexico border, saying undocumented immigrants are inflaming violent crime and stealing American jobs. He showed a chart of illegal immigration patterns, saying, "Under the Trump Administration, if you came in illegally, you were apprehended immediately and you were deported," he said. “You went right back. The current administration terminated every single one of those great Trump policies that I put in place to seal the border.”</p>

<p>Trump ran through a few foreign policy positions during his speech. He vowed to return American hostages held by Hamas, he said his leadership keeps the Russians at bay, and of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, Trump said, "I think he misses me."</p>

<p>One might realise that Trump, in his speech, has insisted on highlighting a strategy of differences between himself and Biden on issues such as energy dominance, stricter immigration controls, and—most importantly—an assertive foreign policy. His pledges were more in tune with the priorities of his administration, those the American people would want: strong economic and security policies.</p>


In his recent speech, former President Donald Trump announced a raft of policy proposals that set him quite radically apart from the Biden Administration on economy, immigration, and foreign policy.

In his recent speech, former President Donald Trump announced a raft of policy proposals that set him quite radically apart from the Biden Administration on economy, immigration, and foreign policy. Trump vowed to increase oil production, finish the wall between the United States and Mexico, and end wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Visibly absent was abortion—a very controversial matter among Republicans that Democrats are using to campaign against him. Trump appeased a critical voter concern—inflation—by promising to "end the inflation crisis" by increasing oil drilling to lower energy costs, which would bring down the prices of transportation, manufacturing, and household products. "So much starts with energy," Trump said. "We are a nation that has the opportunity to make an absolute fortune with its energy." He said he would make the US "energy dominant" and a global supplier of energy, as he also knocked Democrats' climate policies as a "green new scam" that is fueling inflationary pressures. Instead, he suggested diverting money from climate projects to “important projects like roads, bridges, dams.” Trump also promised to roll back Biden's electric vehicle policies on day one, putting himself squarely against incentives for EV manufacturing and sales. On immigration, Trump vowed to rein in illegal immigration and shut down the United States-Mexico border, saying undocumented immigrants are inflaming violent crime and stealing American jobs. He showed a chart of illegal immigration patterns, saying, "Under the Trump Administration, if you came in illegally, you were apprehended immediately and you were deported," he said. “You went right back. The current administration terminated every single one of those great Trump policies that I put in place to seal the border.” Trump ran through a few foreign policy positions during his speech. He vowed to return American hostages held by Hamas, he said his leadership keeps the Russians at bay, and of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, Trump said, "I think he misses me." One might realise that Trump, in his speech, has insisted on highlighting a strategy of differences between himself and Biden on issues such as energy dominance, stricter immigration controls, and—most importantly—an assertive foreign policy. His pledges were more in tune with the priorities of his administration, those the American people would want: strong economic and security policies.

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<p>The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has said that Thomas Matthew Crooks, who tried to assassinate former United States President Donald Trump last weekend, did not show signs of any mental health issues, the news agency Associated Press reported on Friday (July 19).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Crooks, 20,&nbsp;killed one rallygoer and seriously wounded two others during Trump's campaign rally in Butler on July 13. The former president and current Republican presidential candidate suffered an ear injury but was not seriously hurt.</p>

<p>A few days back, Kevin Rojek, the special agent in charge of the Pittsburgh field office, told reporters that there was&nbsp;no indication of any mental health issues with Crooks.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gunman-thomas-crooks-searched-for-trump-and-biden-prior-to-assassination-bid-fbi-742101">REVEALED! What gunman Thomas Crooks searched prior to his assassination bid on Donald Trump</a></strong></p>

<p>Crooks used an AR-style rifle, which authorities said was purchased legally by his father. Investigators also found he brought multiple loaded magazines.&nbsp;Authorities found a bulletproof vest in his car and another rudimentary explosive device at his home.</p>

<h2><strong>Crooks looked up dates of Trump's appearances</strong></h2>

<p>Crooks had&nbsp;photos&nbsp;of Trump, incumbent President Joe Biden, and other top US officials&nbsp;on his phone including Federal Bureau of Investigation's&nbsp;(FBI) Director Chris Wray, the AP reported on Friday citing sources.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the sources said that investigators searching Crooks' devices&nbsp;also found that the shooter looked up the dates for the Democratic National Convention (DNC)&nbsp;as well as Trump’s appearances.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Will close border for illegal immigrants: Trump</strong></p>

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<p>The sources also told the Associated Press that the 20-year-old&nbsp;searched for information about major depressive disorder. However, investigators have not yet determined&nbsp;whether he was actually diagnosed with the disorder.</p>

<h2><strong>The FBI investigation</strong></h2>

<p>The FBI said it was investigating the shooting as a potential act of domestic terrorism but was yet to find a clear ideological motive.&nbsp;The agency has also been&nbsp;searching for clues into what drove Crooks to open fire on the July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the shooting happened, the FBI gained access to Crooks’ cellphone, scoured his computer, home, and car, and interviewed more than 100 people so far.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has said that Thomas Matthew Crooks, who tried to assassinate former United States President Donald Trump last weekend, did not show signs of any mental health issues, the news agency Associated Press reported on Friday (July 19).

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has said that Thomas Matthew Crooks, who tried to assassinate former United States President Donald Trump last weekend, did not show signs of any mental health issues, the news agency Associated Press reported on Friday (July 19). Crooks, 20, killed one rallygoer and seriously wounded two others during Trump's campaign rally in Butler on July 13. The former president and current Republican presidential candidate suffered an ear injury but was not seriously hurt. A few days back, Kevin Rojek, the special agent in charge of the Pittsburgh field office, told reporters that there was no indication of any mental health issues with Crooks. Also read | REVEALED! What gunman Thomas Crooks searched prior to his assassination bid on Donald Trump Crooks used an AR-style rifle, which authorities said was purchased legally by his father. Investigators also found he brought multiple loaded magazines. Authorities found a bulletproof vest in his car and another rudimentary explosive device at his home. Crooks looked up dates of Trump's appearances Crooks had photos of Trump, incumbent President Joe Biden, and other top US officials on his phone including Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Director Chris Wray, the AP reported on Friday citing sources. One of the sources said that investigators searching Crooks' devices also found that the shooter looked up the dates for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) as well as Trump’s appearances. Also watch | Will close border for illegal immigrants: Trump × The sources also told the Associated Press that the 20-year-old searched for information about major depressive disorder. However, investigators have not yet determined whether he was actually diagnosed with the disorder. The FBI investigation The FBI said it was investigating the shooting as a potential act of domestic terrorism but was yet to find a clear ideological motive. The agency has also been searching for clues into what drove Crooks to open fire on the July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Since the shooting happened, the FBI gained access to Crooks’ cellphone, scoured his computer, home, and car, and interviewed more than 100 people so far. (With inputs from agencies)

No indication of any mental health issues with Trump's would-be-assassin: FBI

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<p>The father of the gunman who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump contacted the police prior to the shooting on Saturday (July 13) due to concerns about his son, according to media reports.</p>

<p>The call is one of several red flags that have come to light in recent days, indicating that law enforcement had been alerted before gunshots were fired at Trump's rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US Secret Service, in particular, has faced increasing scrutiny over security measures, with some lawmakers calling for the resignation of the agency's head.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-shooter-thomas-crooks-may-have-been-struggling-with-mental-illness-report-742139">Trump shooter Crooks may have been struggling with mental illness: Report</a></p>

<p>Thomas Crooks' father Matthew called police because he was concerned about his son and his whereabouts, a law enforcement source told CBS.</p>

<p>&nbsp;It's unclear when the call was made but it was before the shooting.</p>

<p>According to Fox news, Crooks’ parents, Mary and Matthew, told officers “they were worried” about their son and that he had disappeared without any notice.</p>

<p>His parents are both co-operating in the investigation, the FBI has said.</p>

<p>According to reports from the Washington Post and Associated Press, Thomas had also saved images of Trump, President Joe Biden, Attorney General Merrick Garland, FBI Director Chris Wray and a member of the British Royal Family.</p>

<p>However the investigators are still trying to outline a potential motive for the 20-year-old gunman, who was shot dead by Secret Service snipers after opening fire.</p>

<p>It may be mentioned here, a counter sniper flagged a suspicious man using a rangefinder to the US Secret Service some 20 minutes before the attack started.</p>

<p><b>Also read:&nbsp;</b><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-shooter-thomas-crooks-was-a-nice-kid-who-got-bullied-reveal-his-former-classmates-740875" target="_blank"><strong>Trump shooter Thomas Crooks was a 'nice kid' who got 'bullied so much' reveal his former classmates</strong></a></p>

<p>A rangefinder is a device used to measure the distance to a target.</p>

<p>Although, no weapon was spotted by law enforcement when Crooks was spotted in the crowd, officials are trying to determine how no one saw his AR-style rifle.</p>

<p>Investigators are examining various theories, including that he had stashed it earlier in the day.</p>

<p>Notably, when the gunman was apprehended, he was carrying a remote detonator, and his car contained explosives, according to law enforcement sources cited by US media. The motive for the attack remains unclear, and it is not yet known if any political ideology played a role.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The father of the gunman who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump contacted the police prior to the shooting on Saturday (July 13) due to concerns about his son, according to media reports.

The father of the gunman who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump contacted the police prior to the shooting on Saturday (July 13) due to concerns about his son, according to media reports. The call is one of several red flags that have come to light in recent days, indicating that law enforcement had been alerted before gunshots were fired at Trump's rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The US Secret Service, in particular, has faced increasing scrutiny over security measures, with some lawmakers calling for the resignation of the agency's head. Also read: Trump shooter Crooks may have been struggling with mental illness: Report Thomas Crooks' father Matthew called police because he was concerned about his son and his whereabouts, a law enforcement source told CBS. It's unclear when the call was made but it was before the shooting. According to Fox news, Crooks’ parents, Mary and Matthew, told officers “they were worried” about their son and that he had disappeared without any notice. His parents are both co-operating in the investigation, the FBI has said. According to reports from the Washington Post and Associated Press, Thomas had also saved images of Trump, President Joe Biden, Attorney General Merrick Garland, FBI Director Chris Wray and a member of the British Royal Family. However the investigators are still trying to outline a potential motive for the 20-year-old gunman, who was shot dead by Secret Service snipers after opening fire. It may be mentioned here, a counter sniper flagged a suspicious man using a rangefinder to the US Secret Service some 20 minutes before the attack started. Also read: Trump shooter Thomas Crooks was a 'nice kid' who got 'bullied so much' reveal his former classmates A rangefinder is a device used to measure the distance to a target. Although, no weapon was spotted by law enforcement when Crooks was spotted in the crowd, officials are trying to determine how no one saw his AR-style rifle. Investigators are examining various theories, including that he had stashed it earlier in the day. Notably, when the gunman was apprehended, he was carrying a remote detonator, and his car contained explosives, according to law enforcement sources cited by US media. The motive for the attack remains unclear, and it is not yet known if any political ideology played a role. (With inputs from agencies)

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A video showing Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) aggressively confronting the head of the Secret Service at the Republican National Convention, just days after the assassination attempt against former President Trump put the agency under intense scrutiny.

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<p>The US Department of Homeland Security's inspector general said Wednesday that it is investigating the Secret Service's handling of security at the campaign rally where a gunman tried to assassinate former president Donald Trump.</p>

<p>The office of DHS inspector general Joseph Cuffari said in an online posting that the probe is intended to "evaluate the United States Secret Service's process for securing" the campaign event.</p>

<p>The Secret Service has faced intense scrutiny since Saturday's shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, during which a gunman opened fire on the Republican presidential candidate from an exposed rooftop some 150 yards (meters) away from the stage where Trump was speaking.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-secret-service-clicked-final-image-of-would-be-trump-assassin-matthew-crooks-741811">US Secret Service clicked final image of would-be Trump assassin Matthew Crooks</a></strong></p>

<p>Trump was wounded in the ear and a rally attendee was killed. The 20-year-old gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot dead by Secret Service snipers.</p>

<p>President Joe Biden has ordered an independent review of the Secret Service's handling of the assassination attempt, which is also being investigated by the FBI as a case of potential domestic terrorism.</p>

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<p>Members of the House of Representatives and Senate are to receive briefings from the Secret Service, the Justice Department and the FBI later Wednesday on the status of the various probes, according to US media reports.</p>

<p>The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday announced plans to hold a hearing on July 24 into the FBI's investigation into the assassination attempt and Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News he would seek the resignation of Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle.</p>

<p>Cheatle is scheduled to appear before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on Monday for a hearing into the assassination attempt.</p>

<p>The Secret Service is responsible for the safety of the president, vice president and former presidents, and their families, as well as major election candidates and visiting foreign heads of state.</p>

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The US Department of Homeland Security's inspector general said Wednesday that it is investigating the Secret Service's handling of security at the campaign rally where a gunman tried to assassinate former president Donald Trump.

The US Department of Homeland Security's inspector general said Wednesday that it is investigating the Secret Service's handling of security at the campaign rally where a gunman tried to assassinate former president Donald Trump. The office of DHS inspector general Joseph Cuffari said in an online posting that the probe is intended to "evaluate the United States Secret Service's process for securing" the campaign event. The Secret Service has faced intense scrutiny since Saturday's shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, during which a gunman opened fire on the Republican presidential candidate from an exposed rooftop some 150 yards (meters) away from the stage where Trump was speaking. Also read | US Secret Service clicked final image of would-be Trump assassin Matthew Crooks Trump was wounded in the ear and a rally attendee was killed. The 20-year-old gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot dead by Secret Service snipers. President Joe Biden has ordered an independent review of the Secret Service's handling of the assassination attempt, which is also being investigated by the FBI as a case of potential domestic terrorism. Also watch | Trump VP Pick Vance Calls China ‘Biggest Threat’ to US | Bad News for Europe? × Members of the House of Representatives and Senate are to receive briefings from the Secret Service, the Justice Department and the FBI later Wednesday on the status of the various probes, according to US media reports. The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday announced plans to hold a hearing on July 24 into the FBI's investigation into the assassination attempt and Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News he would seek the resignation of Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle. Cheatle is scheduled to appear before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on Monday for a hearing into the assassination attempt. The Secret Service is responsible for the safety of the president, vice president and former presidents, and their families, as well as major election candidates and visiting foreign heads of state. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Homeland Security probes Secret Service's handing of Trump assassination attempt

<p>The assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump shocked the world last week. New information and clips from Pennsylvania are being shared as the investigation into the matter progresses.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video allegedly shows Thomas Matthew Crooks, the perpetrator behind the shooting walking around suspiciously before firing shots at a Republican Presidential candidate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This video comes after a new report revealed that Crooks was seen using a rangefinder shortly before the shooting, according to a local law enforcement officer who spoke to CBS News.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A sniper from a local tactical team, deployed to support the Secret Service at the Pennsylvania rally, saw Crooks through their scope. The sniper was stationed inside the building from the roof of which Crooks later fired shots, alongside two other snipers.</p>

<p>The Secret Service is facing severe criticism for its failure to protect Donald Trump, prompting calls for Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to step down. Cheatle defended the agency, citing that guards weren't stationed on the slanted roof. Crooks was shot by Secret Service snipers after injuring Trump, and two others, and fatally shooting firefighter Corey Comperatore.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">There he is just strolling around checking things out an HOUR BEFORE he began shooting… WTF.<br />
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<p>Reacting to the video, one user wrote, “He should have been detained just for having a rangefinder in close proximity to the President and been questioned. Why would anyone have a device like that? How did he even get it inside the area?”</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/secret-service-had-marked-thomas-crooks-as-threat-minutes-before-assassination-attempt-on-trump-741892">Secret Service marked Crooks 'threat' minutes before Trump shooting incident</a></strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;“At some point, when multiple massive unprecedented security failures after security failures occur back to back - people get understandably suspicious. The complete inability for a reasonable explanation from the Secret Service fans the flames of suspicion even more,” wrote another.</p>

<p>“It is a miracle Donald Trump is alive today,” a third said.</p>

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<p>“How do you not see a weird shady dude walking around the buildings, scoping out where to place that ladder, while looking for the perfect rooftop and all in your view? If this doesn’t stink to high heavens of the people who want Trump gone, then you’re far too gone to be saved,” wrote a fourth.<br />
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“The incompetence of this entire operation has surpassed epic proportions and the Director has not been fired. This leads to so many more questions,”&nbsp;commented another user.</p>

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The assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump shocked the world last week. New information and clips from Pennsylvania are being shared as the investigation into the matter progresses.

The assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump shocked the world last week. New information and clips from Pennsylvania are being shared as the investigation into the matter progresses. The video allegedly shows Thomas Matthew Crooks, the perpetrator behind the shooting walking around suspiciously before firing shots at a Republican Presidential candidate. This video comes after a new report revealed that Crooks was seen using a rangefinder shortly before the shooting, according to a local law enforcement officer who spoke to CBS News. A sniper from a local tactical team, deployed to support the Secret Service at the Pennsylvania rally, saw Crooks through their scope. The sniper was stationed inside the building from the roof of which Crooks later fired shots, alongside two other snipers. The Secret Service is facing severe criticism for its failure to protect Donald Trump, prompting calls for Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to step down. Cheatle defended the agency, citing that guards weren't stationed on the slanted roof. Crooks was shot by Secret Service snipers after injuring Trump, and two others, and fatally shooting firefighter Corey Comperatore. There he is just strolling around checking things out an HOUR BEFORE he began shooting… WTF. pic.twitter.com/3Keo1u1o58 — NanLee Marie Carissimi (@NanLee1124) July 17, 2024 × Reacting to the video, one user wrote, “He should have been detained just for having a rangefinder in close proximity to the President and been questioned. Why would anyone have a device like that? How did he even get it inside the area?” Also read: Secret Service marked Crooks 'threat' minutes before Trump shooting incident “At some point, when multiple massive unprecedented security failures after security failures occur back to back - people get understandably suspicious. The complete inability for a reasonable explanation from the Secret Service fans the flames of suspicion even more,” wrote another. “It is a miracle Donald Trump is alive today,” a third said. STOP IT!!!😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ncPwXuQonU — il Donaldo Trumpo (@PapiTrumpo) July 17, 2024 × “How do you not see a weird shady dude walking around the buildings, scoping out where to place that ladder, while looking for the perfect rooftop and all in your view? If this doesn’t stink to high heavens of the people who want Trump gone, then you’re far too gone to be saved,” wrote a fourth. “The incompetence of this entire operation has surpassed epic proportions and the Director has not been fired. This leads to so many more questions,” commented another user. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>US President Joe Biden has become 'more receptive' to the idea of dropping out of the presidential race amid growing apprehensions regarding his declining cognitive capabilities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden held discussions around the topic with some Democrat leaders, according to a report in the&nbsp;<em>New York Times.</em> Though Biden has not indicated that he is certainly opting out of the re-election bid, the Democrats said he had been willing to listen to 'rundowns of new and worrying polling data'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“He’s being receptive. Not as defiant as he is publicly,” one senior Democratic adviser was quoted as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“He’s gone from saying, ‘Kamala can’t win,’ to ‘Do you think Kamala can win?'. It’s still unclear where he’s going to land but seems to be listening."</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-rubbishes-president-biden-parkinsons-speculations-refuses-to-elaborate-on-mystery-doctor-visits-739128" target="_blank">Also read | White House rubbishes President Biden Parkinson's speculations, refuses to elaborate on mystery doctor visits</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Pelosi speaks to Biden</strong></h2>

<p>On Wednesday (Jul&nbsp;17), reports emerged that former House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, held a private conversation with Biden where she told the president that he could not beat Donald Trump, come the November elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, this phone call marked the second conversation between the California lawmaker and Biden since the president’s disastrous debate on June 27.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actual date of the conversation was not clear, but the source described it as being within the last week. Pelosi and Biden also spoke in early July.</p>

<p>Additionally, former president Barack Obama, who steadfastly supported Biden during his term, has&nbsp;also now told allies that Biden needed to reconsider his re-election bid, according to news agency <em>AFP</em>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Obama is of the view that there was no path to victory for the 81-year-old who&nbsp;should "seriously consider the viability of his candidacy".&nbsp;<br />
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<h2><strong>Biden struggling in public life</strong></h2>

<p>Biden has been fluffing his lines in public speeches for a long time but his conduct at last month's presidential debate was perhaps the last straw that&nbsp;led even the biggest Democrat leaders to voice their concerns openly about the president.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the last day of the NATO Summit in Washington last week,&nbsp;Biden mistakenly referred to his Ukrainian counterpart, President Volodymyr Zelensky as "President Putin".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later, during&nbsp;his highly-anticipated solo press conference in Washington, Biden made another gaffe by referring to&nbsp;Vice President Kamala Harris as “Vice President Trump”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A recent poll conducted by ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos revealed that two-thirds of Americans want Biden to step aside as the Democrat nominee for the presidential post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As many as 67 per cent of the respondents want the incumbent president&nbsp;to drop from the race, while 85 per cent believe that the Democrat&nbsp;leader is too old for a second term.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US President Joe Biden has become 'more receptive' to the idea of dropping out of the presidential race amid growing apprehensions regarding his declining cognitive capabilities.

US President Joe Biden has become 'more receptive' to the idea of dropping out of the presidential race amid growing apprehensions regarding his declining cognitive capabilities. Biden held discussions around the topic with some Democrat leaders, according to a report in the New York Times. Though Biden has not indicated that he is certainly opting out of the re-election bid, the Democrats said he had been willing to listen to 'rundowns of new and worrying polling data'. “He’s being receptive. Not as defiant as he is publicly,” one senior Democratic adviser was quoted as saying. “He’s gone from saying, ‘Kamala can’t win,’ to ‘Do you think Kamala can win?'. It’s still unclear where he’s going to land but seems to be listening." Also read | White House rubbishes President Biden Parkinson's speculations, refuses to elaborate on mystery doctor visits Pelosi speaks to Biden On Wednesday (Jul 17), reports emerged that former House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, held a private conversation with Biden where she told the president that he could not beat Donald Trump, come the November elections. Notably, this phone call marked the second conversation between the California lawmaker and Biden since the president’s disastrous debate on June 27. The actual date of the conversation was not clear, but the source described it as being within the last week. Pelosi and Biden also spoke in early July. Additionally, former president Barack Obama, who steadfastly supported Biden during his term, has also now told allies that Biden needed to reconsider his re-election bid, according to news agency AFP. Obama is of the view that there was no path to victory for the 81-year-old who should "seriously consider the viability of his candidacy". Watch | US Elections 2024: Biden says his 'mental acuity has been pretty damn good' × Biden struggling in public life Biden has been fluffing his lines in public speeches for a long time but his conduct at last month's presidential debate was perhaps the last straw that led even the biggest Democrat leaders to voice their concerns openly about the president. During the last day of the NATO Summit in Washington last week, Biden mistakenly referred to his Ukrainian counterpart, President Volodymyr Zelensky as "President Putin". Later, during his highly-anticipated solo press conference in Washington, Biden made another gaffe by referring to Vice President Kamala Harris as “Vice President Trump”. A recent poll conducted by ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos revealed that two-thirds of Americans want Biden to step aside as the Democrat nominee for the presidential post. As many as 67 per cent of the respondents want the incumbent president to drop from the race, while 85 per cent believe that the Democrat leader is too old for a second term. (With inputs from agencies)

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