<p>Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston on Wednesday (Jul 24) slammed JD Vance, who is Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's running mate, for his "childless cat ladies" remark. Vance's comments are old but have gone recently viral.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to her Instagram Stories, the "Friends" actress posted a screenshot of a social media post which showed Ron Filipkowski sharing a 2021 "Tucker Carlson Tonight" interview clip with Vance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alongside the 28-second clip, Filipkowski, who is the editor-in-chief of the MeidasTouch Network, wrote: "JD Vance says women who haven't given birth like Kamala Harris are 'childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives,' and have 'no direct stake' in America."&nbsp;</p>

<p>While replying to the video, Aniston wrote, "I truly can’t believe that this is coming from a potential VP of the United States. All I can say is… Mr Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/obama-not-keen-on-endorsing-kamala-harris-sources-hint-so-744087">Obama not keen on endorsing Kamala Harris? Sources hint so</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>"I hope she will not need to turn to IVF as a second option. Because you are trying to take that away from her, too," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Similar to Aniston, who opened up about her fertility struggles in a cover story for Allure in 2022, Vance's comments didn't go well with dozens of netizens, who shared their strong opinions on social media and criticised&nbsp;it.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/biden-appears-as-orange-man-in-oval-office-address-netizens-wonder-if-its-president-or-ai-743952">Biden appears as 'Orange Man' in Oval Office address, netizens wonder if it's president or AI</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<h2><strong>Why did Vance say 'childless cat ladies'?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>He made these remarks during "Tucker Carlson Tonight" show which was aired on Fox News in July 2021. At that time, Vance was running for Ohio's US Senate seat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vance had said, "We are effectively run in this country … by a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they've made, and so they wanna make the rest of the country miserable, too."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's just a basic fact. You look at Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez), the entire future of the Democrats is controlled by people without children," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, "And how does it make any sense that we've turned our country over to people who don't really have a direct stake in it?"&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch the old video here:</strong>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Harris, the Democratic Party's likely presidential candidate since Joe Biden dropped out, has two stepchildren with her husband Douglas Emhoff. And weeks after Vance's interview, Buttigieg and husband Chasten welcomed twins.&nbsp;</p>

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Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston on Wednesday (Jul 24) slammed JD Vance, who is Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's running mate, for his "childless cat ladies" remark.

Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston on Wednesday (Jul 24) slammed JD Vance, who is Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's running mate, for his "childless cat ladies" remark. Vance's comments are old but have gone recently viral. Taking to her Instagram Stories, the "Friends" actress posted a screenshot of a social media post which showed Ron Filipkowski sharing a 2021 "Tucker Carlson Tonight" interview clip with Vance. Alongside the 28-second clip, Filipkowski, who is the editor-in-chief of the MeidasTouch Network, wrote: "JD Vance says women who haven't given birth like Kamala Harris are 'childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives,' and have 'no direct stake' in America." While replying to the video, Aniston wrote, "I truly can’t believe that this is coming from a potential VP of the United States. All I can say is… Mr Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day." Also read: Obama not keen on endorsing Kamala Harris? Sources hint so "I hope she will not need to turn to IVF as a second option. Because you are trying to take that away from her, too," she added. Similar to Aniston, who opened up about her fertility struggles in a cover story for Allure in 2022, Vance's comments didn't go well with dozens of netizens, who shared their strong opinions on social media and criticised it. Also read: Biden appears as 'Orange Man' in Oval Office address, netizens wonder if it's president or AI Why did Vance say 'childless cat ladies'? He made these remarks during "Tucker Carlson Tonight" show which was aired on Fox News in July 2021. At that time, Vance was running for Ohio's US Senate seat. Vance had said, "We are effectively run in this country … by a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they've made, and so they wanna make the rest of the country miserable, too." "It's just a basic fact. You look at Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez), the entire future of the Democrats is controlled by people without children," he added. He added, "And how does it make any sense that we've turned our country over to people who don't really have a direct stake in it?" Watch the old video here: JD Vance says women who haven’t given birth like Kamala Harris are “childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives,” and have “no direct stake” in America. pic.twitter.com/3DJY3pQTGe — Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) July 22, 2024 × Harris, the Democratic Party's likely presidential candidate since Joe Biden dropped out, has two stepchildren with her husband Douglas Emhoff. And weeks after Vance's interview, Buttigieg and husband Chasten welcomed twins. (With inputs from agencies)

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The 2024 presidential campaign has hit a reset with more voters moving into the undecided camp now that Kamala Harris is potentially the Democratic nominee, a new poll finds.

US: One in five independents now undecided who to vote for, poll finds

US Vice President Kamala Harris rallied voters in battleground Wisconsin on Tuesday, her first presidential campaign event since securing enough delegate pledges for the Democratic nomination and used the rally to sharply frame her race against former President Donald Trump.

US: Kamala Harris slams Trump in debut rally after entering race

US Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has raised $81 million in the first 24-hour period since incumbent President Joe Biden stepped aside from the presidential race and endorsed his deputy as the Democratic Party's new nominee. Watch in for more details!

US: Kamala Harris raises record $81 mn in campaign funds in 24 hours

<p>US Vice President Kamala Harris was 'kicked up' in the presidential elections after incumbent Joe Biden exited the race against Republican ex-president Donald Trump and endorsed her as the Democratic nominee. Getting into the race is one thing, but can she win? What are the aspects working&nbsp;against her?</p>

<h2>What the punters are saying</h2>

<p><br />
Let me start with a rather unusual predictive mechanism, which often gets it right more than others like opinion polls: the punters. And they're still giving Trump the upper hand. The lead that Trump has over Harris among bookmakers is considerably higher, almost unassailable.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-presidential-election-kamala-harris-secures-delegates-to-become-democratic-nominee-743277">Kamala Harris secures delegates to become Democratic nominee for US president</a></p>

<p>They are reportedly giving Trump a 35-point lead on winning the election, if foreign betting platforms like Polymarket are to go by. That's nearly a 65 per cent chance for Trump to win the elections, even if he loses the popular vote. Another punting site PredictIt gave 39 per cent chance to Harris, still way behind Trump who is at 60 per cent.<br />
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<h2><strong>Democrats: A divided house</strong></h2>

<p>Part of the reason for the lack of interest in significant chunks of&nbsp;American population for Kamala Harris, is the acrimony and so-called 'Julius Ceaser-ing' of Biden that eventually led him to quit. There is a sense of annui about the circumstances which led to Biden's exit, or shall we say ouster, from the presidential race, that too after having done one debate with Trump, which proved to be his undoing. His decision came at the end of a concerted attempt within the Democratic party and donors. One after the other, Democratic Congressmen from House of Representatives and Senate publicly asked him to step aside. Nancy Pelosi, the speaker emerita and the dame of maneouvrings, told Biden it's time to hang in his gloves.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/his-legacy-is-unmatched-kamala-harris-in-first-speech-after-biden-dropped-out-of-presidential-race-743171" target="_blank">‘His legacy is unmatched’: Kamala Harris in first speech after Biden drops out of presidential race</a></strong></p>

<p>While the socialists like Bernie Sanders and extreme leftists were relatively supportive or quiet about this, many other Democrats- particularly those seeking re-election in November - felt that Biden's running would hurt their own chances. Several donors either halted funding Biden, or pledged funds to Harris, who was indeed working quietly in creating her own war room, gathering support from public and the moneybags as Biden struggled in the past two months.&nbsp;<br />
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As soon as Biden exited, several top figures from politics, business and the entertainment industry endorsed her. This includes former president Bill Clinton and his wife and former presidential contender Hillary. The only significant departure was that of Barack Obama, under whose presidency Biden had served as vice president.<br />
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The problem is, all these machinations were so out in the open, that the Julius Ceaser-Brutus analogy was inevitable. The only difference was, it was not a single Brutus, but a whole section of the party and support base, that essentially betrayed Biden, though it's arguable that he probably deserved it.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While the Democrats, including Kamala herself, are doing a balancing act of praising Biden and portraying the current vice president as the best option as Democrats go into a now wholly altered convention in August, the whole thing leaves a bad aftertaste. It will be a mountain to climb for Democrats to invigorate their support base in favour of Kamala, which had mostly given up on the election since poll numbers went down for Biden, exacerbated by his gaffes and debate disaster with Trump.&nbsp;<br />
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That then brings us to the next question: Is Kamala Harris a popular politician?</p>

<h2>How popular is Kamala Harris, really?</h2>

<p>FiveThirtyEight, the site that compiles national opinion trends, has a hint in its latest tally of poll of polls regarding Kamala's popularity. To the survey question 'Do Americans approve or disapprove of Kamala Harris?', 51.4 per cent disapproved, as against 38.3 per cent approvals, as on July 22. Worst among the polls compiled by the site is the one by HarrisX-Forbes, which put her disapproval ratings at 56 per cent.</p>

<p>So in spite of this, can she still pull off a victory over Trump? Money speaks in American politics and the next four months will see who the greenback favours. The full campaign funding numbers will be available only at the end of this month but here is some context: While Harris did break records with an $81 million fundraising just hours after being brought to the contest, we must not forget that each major episode in Trump's political life- his court appearances,&nbsp;convictions and bid on his life- was followed by a funding rush. How much funding he got after the failed shooting will be clear only later, but consider this:&nbsp;he raised $50 million soon&nbsp;after felony convictions. In June, the Trump campaign's cash in hand was $45 million more than the Biden campaign.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/rnc-poked-fun-at-kamala-harris-with-her-coconut-tree-speech-she-is-having-the-last-laugh-743331">RNC poked fun at Kamala Harris with her coconut tree speech. She is having the last laugh</a></p>

<p>Then there is the media properties of Trump, including Truth Social,&nbsp;whose stocks surged 30 percent soon after the assassination bid.&nbsp;That had made the valuation of Trump Media &amp; Technology Group soar to $7.6 billion.&nbsp;Can the rich Democratic donors bridge the gap for Harris, by putting the money where their mouth is? That remains to be seen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And then there's the issue of her likeability.</p>

<h2>Kamala may have alienated her own support base</h2>

<p>As a coloured person of Indian and African-origin parentage, it would have been a natural fit for Kamala to appeal to the minority groups in American politics: the Blacks, Asians and Hispanics. But her political career, starting as a public prosecutor in California where she alienated many in the Black community, to her latest handling of the southern border migrant surge crisis which is a sensitive issue for the Hispanics, it is a lose-lose for both communities. In her transition from public prosecutor to California's attorney-general, her stance on various issues of the criminal justice system are best described as opportunistic flip-flops. For instance, when she became the west coast state's attorney-general, she defended the death penalty, years after opposing it as a district attorney in San Francisco.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/breaking-records-democrats-raise-nearly-50-million-after-biden-drops-out-and-endorses-kamala-harris-743107">Breaking records: Democrats raise nearly $50 million after Joe Biden drops out and endorses Kamala Harris</a></p>

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While it hardly matters in local politics, Harris has often made woke positions on a number of global issues like the Israel-Palestine conflict, which hasn't made her a lot of friends in the international community.&nbsp;This is the reputation she has to shake off, in the next four months, and that's a tall order.</p>

<p>And then, there's Trump.</p>

<h2><strong>Kamala Harris is pitted against a really formidable rival</strong></h2>

<p>Battle-hardened by a bloody assassination attempt that came at the end of a criminal conviction and ongoing court cases across states, Trump is still the favoured candidate in much of America's working class, white-majority states. By the sheer force of its larger populations, some coastal states like California and New York might push Kamala through in the popular votes, but electoral votes - the unique decider in American presidential polls - is a different ballgame. There, the support Trump enjoys is not limited to a region. He is favoured to win in much of the lily-white communities in the north, several states in the Bible Belt down south, as well as in the 'rust belt' states for whom his 'America first' approach is appealing.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>What if Kamala Harris loses? Will she be a 'use and throw' candidate?</h2>

<p>In spite of all the above, one cannot call this election yet. Because this is not an election like any other. The past few months have been topsy-turvy for both the Republican and Democratic camps. There's still a lot at stake, but the only difference is that this time, there is much less lack of unity in the Republican front. Even his primary rivals and most acerbic critics like Nikki Haley have come around in full endorsement of the former president at the Republican National Convention this month. But the situation with Democratic National Convention in August is going to be totally different. Will there be uneasy, or openly opposed views expressed against her? Will Obama break his silence on how the last few weeks of the infighting would damage the party in the long run?&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/like-father-like-son-donald-trump-jr-under-fire-for-calling-teen-daughter-sexy-743111" target="_blank"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Like father, like son: Donald Trump Jr. under fire for calling teen daughter 'sexy'</strong></a><br />
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And more importantly, will Kamala Harris be a one-shot candidate? Will she be used as a stop-gap arrangement for this election cycle, only to be replaced by someone else- Michelle Obama being one strong possibility-in 2028 when the odds will be much better for the Democrats?&nbsp;</p>

<p>That is the key question we should be pondering upon in future. But for now, those betting on Kamala Harris' winnability in 2024 should hold their horses.<br />
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<strong><em>(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)&nbsp;</em></strong></p>


US Vice President Kamala Harris was 'kicked up' in the presidential elections after incumbent Joe Biden exited the race against Republican ex-president Donald Trump and endorsed her as the Democratic nominee.

US Vice President Kamala Harris was 'kicked up' in the presidential elections after incumbent Joe Biden exited the race against Republican ex-president Donald Trump and endorsed her as the Democratic nominee. Getting into the race is one thing, but can she win? What are the aspects working against her? What the punters are saying Let me start with a rather unusual predictive mechanism, which often gets it right more than others like opinion polls: the punters. And they're still giving Trump the upper hand. The lead that Trump has over Harris among bookmakers is considerably higher, almost unassailable. Also read: Kamala Harris secures delegates to become Democratic nominee for US president They are reportedly giving Trump a 35-point lead on winning the election, if foreign betting platforms like Polymarket are to go by. That's nearly a 65 per cent chance for Trump to win the elections, even if he loses the popular vote. Another punting site PredictIt gave 39 per cent chance to Harris, still way behind Trump who is at 60 per cent. Democrats: A divided house Part of the reason for the lack of interest in significant chunks of American population for Kamala Harris, is the acrimony and so-called 'Julius Ceaser-ing' of Biden that eventually led him to quit. There is a sense of annui about the circumstances which led to Biden's exit, or shall we say ouster, from the presidential race, that too after having done one debate with Trump, which proved to be his undoing. His decision came at the end of a concerted attempt within the Democratic party and donors. One after the other, Democratic Congressmen from House of Representatives and Senate publicly asked him to step aside. Nancy Pelosi, the speaker emerita and the dame of maneouvrings, told Biden it's time to hang in his gloves. Also read | ‘His legacy is unmatched’: Kamala Harris in first speech after Biden drops out of presidential race While the socialists like Bernie Sanders and extreme leftists were relatively supportive or quiet about this, many other Democrats- particularly those seeking re-election in November - felt that Biden's running would hurt their own chances. Several donors either halted funding Biden, or pledged funds to Harris, who was indeed working quietly in creating her own war room, gathering support from public and the moneybags as Biden struggled in the past two months. As soon as Biden exited, several top figures from politics, business and the entertainment industry endorsed her. This includes former president Bill Clinton and his wife and former presidential contender Hillary. The only significant departure was that of Barack Obama, under whose presidency Biden had served as vice president. The problem is, all these machinations were so out in the open, that the Julius Ceaser-Brutus analogy was inevitable. The only difference was, it was not a single Brutus, but a whole section of the party and support base, that essentially betrayed Biden, though it's arguable that he probably deserved it. × While the Democrats, including Kamala herself, are doing a balancing act of praising Biden and portraying the current vice president as the best option as Democrats go into a now wholly altered convention in August, the whole thing leaves a bad aftertaste. It will be a mountain to climb for Democrats to invigorate their support base in favour of Kamala, which had mostly given up on the election since poll numbers went down for Biden, exacerbated by his gaffes and debate disaster with Trump. That then brings us to the next question: Is Kamala Harris a popular politician? How popular is Kamala Harris, really? FiveThirtyEight, the site that compiles national opinion trends, has a hint in its latest tally of poll of polls regarding Kamala's popularity. To the survey question 'Do Americans approve or disapprove of Kamala Harris?', 51.4 per cent disapproved, as against 38.3 per cent approvals, as on July 22. Worst among the polls compiled by the site is the one by HarrisX-Forbes, which put her disapproval ratings at 56 per cent. So in spite of this, can she still pull off a victory over Trump? Money speaks in American politics and the next four months will see who the greenback favours. The full campaign funding numbers will be available only at the end of this month but here is some context: While Harris did break records with an $81 million fundraising just hours after being brought to the contest, we must not forget that each major episode in Trump's political life- his court appearances, convictions and bid on his life- was followed by a funding rush. How much funding he got after the failed shooting will be clear only later, but consider this: he raised $50 million soon after felony convictions. In June, the Trump campaign's cash in hand was $45 million more than the Biden campaign. Also read: RNC poked fun at Kamala Harris with her coconut tree speech. She is having the last laugh Then there is the media properties of Trump, including Truth Social, whose stocks surged 30 percent soon after the assassination bid. That had made the valuation of Trump Media & Technology Group soar to $7.6 billion. Can the rich Democratic donors bridge the gap for Harris, by putting the money where their mouth is? That remains to be seen. And then there's the issue of her likeability. Kamala may have alienated her own support base As a coloured person of Indian and African-origin parentage, it would have been a natural fit for Kamala to appeal to the minority groups in American politics: the Blacks, Asians and Hispanics. But her political career, starting as a public prosecutor in California where she alienated many in the Black community, to her latest handling of the southern border migrant surge crisis which is a sensitive issue for the Hispanics, it is a lose-lose for both communities. In her transition from public prosecutor to California's attorney-general, her stance on various issues of the criminal justice system are best described as opportunistic flip-flops. For instance, when she became the west coast state's attorney-general, she defended the death penalty, years after opposing it as a district attorney in San Francisco. Also read: Breaking records: Democrats raise nearly $50 million after Joe Biden drops out and endorses Kamala Harris While it hardly matters in local politics, Harris has often made woke positions on a number of global issues like the Israel-Palestine conflict, which hasn't made her a lot of friends in the international community. This is the reputation she has to shake off, in the next four months, and that's a tall order. And then, there's Trump. Kamala Harris is pitted against a really formidable rival Battle-hardened by a bloody assassination attempt that came at the end of a criminal conviction and ongoing court cases across states, Trump is still the favoured candidate in much of America's working class, white-majority states. By the sheer force of its larger populations, some coastal states like California and New York might push Kamala through in the popular votes, but electoral votes - the unique decider in American presidential polls - is a different ballgame. There, the support Trump enjoys is not limited to a region. He is favoured to win in much of the lily-white communities in the north, several states in the Bible Belt down south, as well as in the 'rust belt' states for whom his 'America first' approach is appealing. What if Kamala Harris loses? Will she be a 'use and throw' candidate? In spite of all the above, one cannot call this election yet. Because this is not an election like any other. The past few months have been topsy-turvy for both the Republican and Democratic camps. There's still a lot at stake, but the only difference is that this time, there is much less lack of unity in the Republican front. Even his primary rivals and most acerbic critics like Nikki Haley have come around in full endorsement of the former president at the Republican National Convention this month. But the situation with Democratic National Convention in August is going to be totally different. Will there be uneasy, or openly opposed views expressed against her? Will Obama break his silence on how the last few weeks of the infighting would damage the party in the long run? Also read | Like father, like son: Donald Trump Jr. under fire for calling teen daughter 'sexy' And more importantly, will Kamala Harris be a one-shot candidate? Will she be used as a stop-gap arrangement for this election cycle, only to be replaced by someone else- Michelle Obama being one strong possibility-in 2028 when the odds will be much better for the Democrats? That is the key question we should be pondering upon in future. But for now, those betting on Kamala Harris' winnability in 2024 should hold their horses. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Kamala Harris for president: After Biden exits, his vice president enters race, but can she win?

<p>Amid pressure from the allies after the debate debacle, US President Joe Biden officially stepped down from the 2024 presidential race on Sunday (Jul 21).</p>

<p>Not just his Republican rivals, Biden's own Democratic allies had mounted pressure on the 81-year-old's shoulders to 'pass the torch' and make way for an alternative with better winning prospects. Vice President Kamala Harris is the frontrunner for the&nbsp;party's ticket against Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election following her endorsement by Biden.</p>

<p>Reactions are pouring in from around the world as Biden officially takes the back seat. Here we look at some of them:</p>

<h2><strong>Donald Trump</strong></h2>

<p>Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump took to his Truth Social app and said Biden was 'never' fit to serve as president.</p>

<p>"Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve - And never was! He only attained the position of President by lies, Fake News, and not leaving his Basement. All those around him, including his Doctor and the Media, knew that he wasn’t capable of being President, and he wasn’t - And now, look what he’s done to our Country, with millions of people coming across our Border, totally unchecked and unvetted, many from prisons, mental institutions, and record numbers of terrorists. We will suffer greatly because of his presidency, but we will remedy the damage he has done very quickly. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" Trump wrote.</p>

<h2><strong>Vivek Ramaswamy</strong></h2>

<p>Vivek Ramaswamy, meanwhile, struck a cautionary tone. On X, he wrote, "We’re not running against a candidate. We’re running against a system."</p>

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<h2><strong>Chuck Schumer</strong></h2>

<p>Majority Leader of the United States Senate&nbsp;Chuck Schumer thanked Joe Biden for being a "great leader".</p>

<p>"Joe Biden has not only been a great president and a great legislative leader but he's a truly amazing human being. His decision, of course, was not easy, but he once again put his country, his party, and our future first. Joe, today shows you are a true patriot and great American."</p>

<h2>Speaker Mike Johnson</h2>

<p>Speaker Mike Johnson took it a step further. He asked Biden to leave the White House immediately.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If Joe Biden is not fit to run for President, he is not fit to serve as President. He must resign the office immediately," he wrote.</p>

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<h2><strong>Jill Biden</strong></h2>

<p>Joe Biden's wife and the First Lady of the US Jill Biden just reacted with a heart emoji at Biden's post announcing his withdrawal.</p>

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<h2><strong>Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer</strong></h2>

<p>Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer has praised Biden saying he “is a great public servant who knows better than anyone what it takes to defeat Donald Trump.”</p>

<p>“My job in this election will remain the same: doing everything I can to elect Democrats and stop Donald Trump, a convicted felon whose agenda of raising families’ costs, banning abortion nationwide, and abusing the power of the White House to settle his own scores is completely wrong for Michigan,” Whitmer said on X.<br />
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Amid pressure from the allies after the debate debacle, US President Joe Biden officially stepped down from the 2024 presidential race on Sunday (Jul 21). Not just his Republican rivals, Biden's own Democratic allies had mounted pressure on the 81-year-old's shoulders to 'pass the torch' and make way for an alternative with better winning prospects.

Amid pressure from the allies after the debate debacle, US President Joe Biden officially stepped down from the 2024 presidential race on Sunday (Jul 21). Not just his Republican rivals, Biden's own Democratic allies had mounted pressure on the 81-year-old's shoulders to 'pass the torch' and make way for an alternative with better winning prospects. Vice President Kamala Harris is the frontrunner for the party's ticket against Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election following her endorsement by Biden. Reactions are pouring in from around the world as Biden officially takes the back seat. Here we look at some of them: Donald Trump Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump took to his Truth Social app and said Biden was 'never' fit to serve as president. "Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve - And never was! He only attained the position of President by lies, Fake News, and not leaving his Basement. All those around him, including his Doctor and the Media, knew that he wasn’t capable of being President, and he wasn’t - And now, look what he’s done to our Country, with millions of people coming across our Border, totally unchecked and unvetted, many from prisons, mental institutions, and record numbers of terrorists. We will suffer greatly because of his presidency, but we will remedy the damage he has done very quickly. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" Trump wrote. Vivek Ramaswamy Vivek Ramaswamy, meanwhile, struck a cautionary tone. On X, he wrote, "We’re not running against a candidate. We’re running against a system." We’re not running against a candidate. We’re running against a system. — Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) July 21, 2024 × Chuck Schumer Majority Leader of the United States Senate Chuck Schumer thanked Joe Biden for being a "great leader". "Joe Biden has not only been a great president and a great legislative leader but he's a truly amazing human being. His decision, of course, was not easy, but he once again put his country, his party, and our future first. Joe, today shows you are a true patriot and great American." Speaker Mike Johnson Speaker Mike Johnson took it a step further. He asked Biden to leave the White House immediately. "If Joe Biden is not fit to run for President, he is not fit to serve as President. He must resign the office immediately," he wrote. At this unprecedented juncture in American history, we must be clear about what just happened. The Democrat Party forced the Democrat nominee off the ballot, just over 100 days before the election. Having invalidated the votes of more than 14 million Americans who selected Joe… — Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) July 21, 2024 × Jill Biden Joe Biden's wife and the First Lady of the US Jill Biden just reacted with a heart emoji at Biden's post announcing his withdrawal. 💕 https://t.co/VN2rZpyhVX — Dr. Jill Biden (@DrBiden) July 21, 2024 × Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer has praised Biden saying he “is a great public servant who knows better than anyone what it takes to defeat Donald Trump.” “My job in this election will remain the same: doing everything I can to elect Democrats and stop Donald Trump, a convicted felon whose agenda of raising families’ costs, banning abortion nationwide, and abusing the power of the White House to settle his own scores is completely wrong for Michigan,” Whitmer said on X. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Not fit to serve either’: Reactions pour in as Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race

<p>Joe Biden has withdrawn from the race for the US presidency,&nbsp;succumbing&nbsp;to the mounting pressure from his Democratic colleagues on Capitol Hill as well as&nbsp;top donors.</p>

<p>Instead, Biden has thrown his weight behind Vice President&nbsp;Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee in the November elections.</p>

<p>"My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this," Biden wrote.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best… <a href="https://t.co/x8DnvuImJV">pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV</a></p>
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<p>Before Biden made his decision on Sunday (Jul 21), at least 37 Democratic Congressmen had publicly asked him to 'pass the torch' to a new generation.</p>

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<p>It was reported earlier in the day that Biden had become 'irritated'&nbsp;with party leaders, particularly former President Barack Obama, as they were pressing the&nbsp;81-year-old leader to withdraw from the race.</p>

<p>According to <em>New York Times</em>, Biden understood that "the leaks appearing in the media in recent days are being coordinated to raise the pressure on him to step aside."</p>

<p>Reacting to the development, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump took to his Truth Social app and said Biden was 'never' fit to serve as the president.</p>

<p>"Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve - And never was! He only attained the position of President by lies, Fake News, and not leaving his Basement. All those around him, including his Doctor and the Media, knew that he wasn’t capable of being President, and he wasn’t - And now, look what he’s done to our Country, with millions of people coming across our Border, totally unchecked and unvetted, many from prisons, mental institutions, and record numbers of terrorists. We will suffer greatly because of his presidency, but we will remedy the damage he has done very quickly. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" Trump wrote.</p>


Joe Biden has withdrawn from the race for the US presidency, succumbing to the mounting pressure from his Democratic colleagues on Capitol Hill as well as top donors.

Joe Biden has withdrawn from the race for the US presidency, succumbing to the mounting pressure from his Democratic colleagues on Capitol Hill as well as top donors. Instead, Biden has thrown his weight behind Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee in the November elections. "My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this," Biden wrote. My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024 × Before Biden made his decision on Sunday (Jul 21), at least 37 Democratic Congressmen had publicly asked him to 'pass the torch' to a new generation. pic.twitter.com/RMIRvlSOYw — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024 × It was reported earlier in the day that Biden had become 'irritated' with party leaders, particularly former President Barack Obama, as they were pressing the 81-year-old leader to withdraw from the race. According to New York Times, Biden understood that "the leaks appearing in the media in recent days are being coordinated to raise the pressure on him to step aside." Reacting to the development, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump took to his Truth Social app and said Biden was 'never' fit to serve as the president. "Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve - And never was! He only attained the position of President by lies, Fake News, and not leaving his Basement. All those around him, including his Doctor and the Media, knew that he wasn’t capable of being President, and he wasn’t - And now, look what he’s done to our Country, with millions of people coming across our Border, totally unchecked and unvetted, many from prisons, mental institutions, and record numbers of terrorists. We will suffer greatly because of his presidency, but we will remedy the damage he has done very quickly. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" Trump wrote.

Joe Biden finally bows to pressure, withdraws from US presidential race

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<p>KAMA, the meme coin of US Vice President and potential Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, hit an all-time high of 2.4 cents just minutes after President Joe Biden withdrew from the White House race on Sunday (Jul&nbsp;21).</p>

<p>According to a report by CoinDesk, with a&nbsp;market cap of $24 million, KAMA is now&nbsp;nearly four times as large as the Biden-inspired coin BODEN. The report said that following Biden's announcement, BODEN fell by nearly 50 per cent.</p>

<h2><strong>A political shakeup</strong></h2>

<p>The CoinDesk report pointed out that the political shakeup prompted&nbsp;traders to create a wave of new tokens lampooning Harris and Biden on the meme coin launchpad Pump.fun.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-endorses-kamala-harris-as-democrat-presidential-nominee-742892">Joe Biden endorses Kamala Harris as Democrat presidential nominee</a></strong></p>

<p>Most of these tokens would likely crater&nbsp;in value as buyers and sellers play a game of order book chicken atop the Solana (SOL)&nbsp;blockchain, where most meme coins trade.</p>

<h2><strong>Many Democrats backing Harris as president</strong></h2>

<p>As Biden stepped down from the presidential race, many Democrats quickly backed Harris to run as the party's&nbsp;presidential nominee against Donald Trump.&nbsp;But there are plenty of doubts inside the Democratic Party about whether&nbsp;Harris&nbsp;can beat Trump, the Republican nominee and former president.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden himself endorsed&nbsp;Harris&nbsp;on Sunday, in a separate statement following his letter saying that he is stepping down.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Biden endorses Kamala Harris to be Democrat nominee</strong></p>

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<p>The list of Democratic lawmakers endorsing&nbsp;Harris&nbsp;grew as the day progressed. But some powerful party leaders including&nbsp;former House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have remained silent, a report by the news agency Reuters said.</p>

<p>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who praised Biden's decision to step aside, also was silent on who should be the Democrats' nominee.</p>

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KAMA, the meme coin of US Vice President and potential Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, hit an all-time high of 2.4 cents just minutes after President Joe Biden withdrew from the White House race on Sunday (Jul 21).

KAMA, the meme coin of US Vice President and potential Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, hit an all-time high of 2.4 cents just minutes after President Joe Biden withdrew from the White House race on Sunday (Jul 21). According to a report by CoinDesk, with a market cap of $24 million, KAMA is now nearly four times as large as the Biden-inspired coin BODEN. The report said that following Biden's announcement, BODEN fell by nearly 50 per cent. A political shakeup The CoinDesk report pointed out that the political shakeup prompted traders to create a wave of new tokens lampooning Harris and Biden on the meme coin launchpad Pump.fun. Also read | Joe Biden endorses Kamala Harris as Democrat presidential nominee Most of these tokens would likely crater in value as buyers and sellers play a game of order book chicken atop the Solana (SOL) blockchain, where most meme coins trade. Many Democrats backing Harris as president As Biden stepped down from the presidential race, many Democrats quickly backed Harris to run as the party's presidential nominee against Donald Trump. But there are plenty of doubts inside the Democratic Party about whether Harris can beat Trump, the Republican nominee and former president. Biden himself endorsed Harris on Sunday, in a separate statement following his letter saying that he is stepping down. Also watch | Biden endorses Kamala Harris to be Democrat nominee × The list of Democratic lawmakers endorsing Harris grew as the day progressed. But some powerful party leaders including former House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have remained silent, a report by the news agency Reuters said. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who praised Biden's decision to step aside, also was silent on who should be the Democrats' nominee. (With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris' meme coin hits all-time high after Biden drops from White House race

<p>Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance on Saturday (Jul 20) called on the&nbsp;United States President Joe Biden to resign and drop out of the race immediately. He also criticised Democrats asking Biden to withdraw 'without calling on him to resign' and described their stance as "an absurd level of cynicism”.</p>

<p>“If you can’t run, you can’t serve,” Vance wrote in a post on X. “He should resign now,” he added.</p>

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<p>“Everyone calling on Joe Biden to *stop running* without also calling on him to resign the presidency is engaged in an absurd level of cynicism," Vance stated.</p>

<h2><strong>Biden is more receptive to suggestions now</strong></h2>

<p>Amid growing calls to withdraw from the presidential race, Biden has now become more receptive to suggestions.</p>

<p>Earlier, the incumbent president had&nbsp;dismissed suggestions that Vice President Kamala Harris would&nbsp;replace him. Now, he is reportedly considering that option.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US: Donald Trump's lead over Joe Biden grows after assassination attempt</strong></p>

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<p>Some reports suggest&nbsp;that Biden may call off his presidential campaign&nbsp;this weekend.</p>

<p>This comes as ex-President Barack Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are reportedly working to convince Biden to step down.</p>

<h2><strong>Harris hits fundraising trail</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Harris has already sprung into action and is&nbsp;headlining a fundraiser in Massachusetts on Saturday (Jul 20).</p>

<p>Her events are now getting special attention from donors, who want to signal that they are willing to throw their support behind the&nbsp;VP.</p>

<p>Thirty-five congressional Democrats, representing more than 10 per cent of the party's members in Congress, have now publicly called on Biden to drop out.</p>

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<p>Representative Mark Takano of California,&nbsp;on Saturday, became the latest Democratic congressman to ask Biden to make way for an alternative.</p>

<p>On Friday, Harris assured party donors&nbsp;that they were on their way to win the November elections.</p>

<p>"We are going to win this election," she said on a call arranged on short notice to calm donors, reported Reuters citing a person on the call.</p>

<p>"We know which candidate in this election puts the American people first: Our president, Joe Biden."</p>

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Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance on Saturday (Jul 20) called on the United States President Joe Biden to resign and drop out of the race immediately.

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance on Saturday (Jul 20) called on the United States President Joe Biden to resign and drop out of the race immediately. He also criticised Democrats asking Biden to withdraw 'without calling on him to resign' and described their stance as "an absurd level of cynicism”. “If you can’t run, you can’t serve,” Vance wrote in a post on X. “He should resign now,” he added. Everyone calling on Joe Biden to *stop running* without also calling on him to resign the presidency is engaged in an absurd level of cynicism. If you can't run, you can't serve. He should resign now. — JD Vance (@JDVance1) July 20, 2024 × “Everyone calling on Joe Biden to *stop running* without also calling on him to resign the presidency is engaged in an absurd level of cynicism," Vance stated. Biden is more receptive to suggestions now Amid growing calls to withdraw from the presidential race, Biden has now become more receptive to suggestions. Earlier, the incumbent president had dismissed suggestions that Vice President Kamala Harris would replace him. Now, he is reportedly considering that option. Watch: US: Donald Trump's lead over Joe Biden grows after assassination attempt × Some reports suggest that Biden may call off his presidential campaign this weekend. This comes as ex-President Barack Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are reportedly working to convince Biden to step down. Harris hits fundraising trail Meanwhile, Harris has already sprung into action and is headlining a fundraiser in Massachusetts on Saturday (Jul 20). Her events are now getting special attention from donors, who want to signal that they are willing to throw their support behind the VP. Thirty-five congressional Democrats, representing more than 10 per cent of the party's members in Congress, have now publicly called on Biden to drop out. Also read: Trump assassination attempt: Those who mocked ex-US president now losing jobs Representative Mark Takano of California, on Saturday, became the latest Democratic congressman to ask Biden to make way for an alternative. On Friday, Harris assured party donors that they were on their way to win the November elections. "We are going to win this election," she said on a call arranged on short notice to calm donors, reported Reuters citing a person on the call. "We know which candidate in this election puts the American people first: Our president, Joe Biden." (With inputs from agencies)

'If you can’t run, you can’t serve': Republican VP candidate JD Vance asks Biden to resign

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<p>Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 15) officially named JD Vance, a United States senator from Ohio, as his running mate. The name was announced on the first night of the Republican National Convention (RNC) where the former president made a stunning entrance two days after an assassination attempt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Republicans, especially in Middletown, Ohio, where Vance grew up, have come forward and supported Trump's pick. As quoted by the news agency Reuters, a resident identified as Phil Kamaris, said, "I think it's great. We've got somebody from our area, Middletown. Yes, I'm glad. Good choice."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'm sure he'll be able to do best for me because he knows my life here, just like his," Kamaris added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In American&nbsp;politics, Vance's ascent has been unusual. He grew up in poverty in southern Ohio, joined the Marine Corps and was awarded a scholarship to Yale Law School. After that, he worked in San Francisco as a venture capitalist.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vance is the author of the bestselling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy", which helped him gain prominence. In the memoir, he explored the socioeconomic&nbsp;problems confronting his hometown.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jd-vance-marine-corps-veteran-bestselling-author-us-senator-10-things-to-know-about-trumps-running-mate-741387">JD Vance: Marine Corps veteran, bestselling author, US Senator- 10 things to know about Trump's running mate</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<h2><strong>How did Trump pick Vance's name?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Vance wasn't always a friend of Trump. Not so long ago, the Ohio senator&nbsp;considered himself a "Never Trump guy". As per reports, the 39-year-old even questioned if Trump was "America's Hitler" in private messages.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview with NPR in 2016,&nbsp;Vance said, "I can't stomach Trump. I think that he's noxious and is leading the White working class to a very dark place."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vance also commented on the "Access Hollywood" tape as he wrote on social media in a now-deleted post: "Fellow Christians, everyone is watching us. Lord assist us when we apologise to this man."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-shooting-biden-once-said-its-time-to-put-him-in-a-bullseye-now-he-regrets-it-741352">Trump shooting: Biden once said it's time to put him in a 'bullseye'. Now he regrets it</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Ever since his name was announced, people have wondered how Trump selected his name. In his first interview after his formal nomination as the GOP vice presidential nominee, Vance told Fox News: "He just said, 'Look, I think we gotta go save this country. I think you're the guy who can help me in the in the best way.'"&nbsp;</p>

<p>"'You can help me govern. You can help me win. You can help me in some of these Midwestern states like Pennsylvania, Michigan and so forth,'" Vance added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to his social media&nbsp;platform, Truth Social, Trump made his announcement and informed that Vance was "the person best suited" for the position.</p>

<p>As per several media reports, people familiar with the matter said that Trump had told Vance just a few moments before the social media announcement.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;20-year-old shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks was Republican registered</strong></p>

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<p>Reports say that the former US president&nbsp;was not even considering Vance, and there was a time when he was leaning toward Doug Burgum. Senator&nbsp;Marco Rubio of Florida was also an option for Trump. But Donald Trump Jr&nbsp;and Eric Trump chimed in.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A longtime Republican operative familiar with the discussion told NBC News, "Don Jr. and Eric went bats--- crazy: 'Why would you do something so stupid? He offers us nothing'. They were basically all like 'JD, JD, JD.'"&nbsp;</p>

<p>A source with knowledge told NBC News that Trump chose Vance to be his running mate on Monday, after his sons' request. Trump gave Vance the news over the phone around 20&nbsp;minutes before making the announcement on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US-based media reports say that this time, Trump made a strategic and calculated decision, unlike in 2016 when he turned to his daughter and her spouse, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, who are said to be more establishment-friendly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This time, he fully catered to his MAGA followers and selected the MAGA warrior Vance over a lifelong conservative Republican like Mike Pence.&nbsp;</p>

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Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 15) officially named JD Vance, a United States senator from Ohio, as his running mate. The name was announced on the first night of the Republican National Convention (RNC) where the former president made a stunning entrance two days after an assassination attempt.

Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 15) officially named JD Vance, a United States senator from Ohio, as his running mate. The name was announced on the first night of the Republican National Convention (RNC) where the former president made a stunning entrance two days after an assassination attempt. Republicans, especially in Middletown, Ohio, where Vance grew up, have come forward and supported Trump's pick. As quoted by the news agency Reuters, a resident identified as Phil Kamaris, said, "I think it's great. We've got somebody from our area, Middletown. Yes, I'm glad. Good choice." "I'm sure he'll be able to do best for me because he knows my life here, just like his," Kamaris added. In American politics, Vance's ascent has been unusual. He grew up in poverty in southern Ohio, joined the Marine Corps and was awarded a scholarship to Yale Law School. After that, he worked in San Francisco as a venture capitalist. Vance is the author of the bestselling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy", which helped him gain prominence. In the memoir, he explored the socioeconomic problems confronting his hometown. Also Read: JD Vance: Marine Corps veteran, bestselling author, US Senator- 10 things to know about Trump's running mate How did Trump pick Vance's name? Vance wasn't always a friend of Trump. Not so long ago, the Ohio senator considered himself a "Never Trump guy". As per reports, the 39-year-old even questioned if Trump was "America's Hitler" in private messages. In an interview with NPR in 2016, Vance said, "I can't stomach Trump. I think that he's noxious and is leading the White working class to a very dark place." Vance also commented on the "Access Hollywood" tape as he wrote on social media in a now-deleted post: "Fellow Christians, everyone is watching us. Lord assist us when we apologise to this man." Also Read: Trump shooting: Biden once said it's time to put him in a 'bullseye'. Now he regrets it Ever since his name was announced, people have wondered how Trump selected his name. In his first interview after his formal nomination as the GOP vice presidential nominee, Vance told Fox News: "He just said, 'Look, I think we gotta go save this country. I think you're the guy who can help me in the in the best way.'" "'You can help me govern. You can help me win. You can help me in some of these Midwestern states like Pennsylvania, Michigan and so forth,'" Vance added. Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump made his announcement and informed that Vance was "the person best suited" for the position. As per several media reports, people familiar with the matter said that Trump had told Vance just a few moments before the social media announcement. Watch: 20-year-old shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks was Republican registered × Reports say that the former US president was not even considering Vance, and there was a time when he was leaning toward Doug Burgum. Senator Marco Rubio of Florida was also an option for Trump. But Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump chimed in. A longtime Republican operative familiar with the discussion told NBC News, "Don Jr. and Eric went bats--- crazy: 'Why would you do something so stupid? He offers us nothing'. They were basically all like 'JD, JD, JD.'" A source with knowledge told NBC News that Trump chose Vance to be his running mate on Monday, after his sons' request. Trump gave Vance the news over the phone around 20 minutes before making the announcement on social media. US-based media reports say that this time, Trump made a strategic and calculated decision, unlike in 2016 when he turned to his daughter and her spouse, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, who are said to be more establishment-friendly. This time, he fully catered to his MAGA followers and selected the MAGA warrior Vance over a lifelong conservative Republican like Mike Pence. (With inputs from agencies)

Who convinced Donald Trump to pick JD Vance as his running mate?

<p>Former United States President&nbsp;Donald&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;survived an assassination attempt which he described as&nbsp;a "very surreal experience". The 78-year-old&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;was hit in the ear by a gunman at a campaign rally on Saturday (Jul 13). "I'm not supposed to be here, I'm supposed to be dead,"&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;on Sunday told the New York Post in an interview aboard his plane en route to&nbsp;Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 20-year-old man, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by the Secret Service agents immediately. Accused of attempting to assassinate Trump, the gunman had previously tried to join his high school's rifle team, however, he was rejected for being a "terrible" shot, media reports revealed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Crooks had explosives in his car, US media reported Sunday, as investigators probed the attempted assassination of the Republican presidential candidate. The Wall Street Journal and CNN said that explosive materials were found in a car belonging to the shooter, which was reportedly parked near the campaign event venue in Butler, Pennsylvania.&nbsp;</p>

<p>FBI Special Agent Kevin Rojek told reporters Sunday that the gun used in the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump was an "AR-style 556 rifle" that was purchased legally. The FBI said that authorities believe the semi-automatic weapon was bought by the shooter's father, but do not yet know how he accessed the weapon or whether he took it without his father's knowledge.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While speaking with ABC News, Jameson Myers, said that Crooks was a poor marksman at school. Myers said that Crooks tried to join the high school's rifle team but was rejected and asked not to come back after a "pre-season" session. Myers was a school friend of Crooks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He didn't just not make the team; he was asked not to come back because of how bad of a shot he was; it was considered dangerous," Myers said as quoted.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Gravitas: How did the Secret Service fail to protect Trump?</strong></p>

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<p>A team member who spoke to ABC News under anonymity said that there was a belief that Crooks "wasn't really fit for the rifle team". Meanwhile, the school system said that Crooks' membership in the rifle team was not documented.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ABC News stated that Crooks "never appeared on a roster" according to the school system. Interestingly, Crooks belonged to the Clairton Sportsmen's Club, a local shooting club. According to the team member's statement, "He also shot terrible," the media outlet reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Former United States President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt which he described as a "very surreal experience". The 78-year-old Trump was hit in the ear by a gunman at a campaign rally on Saturday (Jul 13).

Former United States President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt which he described as a "very surreal experience". The 78-year-old Trump was hit in the ear by a gunman at a campaign rally on Saturday (Jul 13). "I'm not supposed to be here, I'm supposed to be dead," Trump on Sunday told the New York Post in an interview aboard his plane en route to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention. The 20-year-old man, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by the Secret Service agents immediately. Accused of attempting to assassinate Trump, the gunman had previously tried to join his high school's rifle team, however, he was rejected for being a "terrible" shot, media reports revealed. Also read: Rooftop from which gunman shot at Trump was identified as 'potential vulnerability' days before rally: Report Crooks had explosives in his car, US media reported Sunday, as investigators probed the attempted assassination of the Republican presidential candidate. The Wall Street Journal and CNN said that explosive materials were found in a car belonging to the shooter, which was reportedly parked near the campaign event venue in Butler, Pennsylvania. FBI Special Agent Kevin Rojek told reporters Sunday that the gun used in the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump was an "AR-style 556 rifle" that was purchased legally. The FBI said that authorities believe the semi-automatic weapon was bought by the shooter's father, but do not yet know how he accessed the weapon or whether he took it without his father's knowledge. Also read: Trump-linked stocks surge following assassination attempt While speaking with ABC News, Jameson Myers, said that Crooks was a poor marksman at school. Myers said that Crooks tried to join the high school's rifle team but was rejected and asked not to come back after a "pre-season" session. Myers was a school friend of Crooks. "He didn't just not make the team; he was asked not to come back because of how bad of a shot he was; it was considered dangerous," Myers said as quoted. Watch: Gravitas: How did the Secret Service fail to protect Trump? × A team member who spoke to ABC News under anonymity said that there was a belief that Crooks "wasn't really fit for the rifle team". Meanwhile, the school system said that Crooks' membership in the rifle team was not documented. ABC News stated that Crooks "never appeared on a roster" according to the school system. Interestingly, Crooks belonged to the Clairton Sportsmen's Club, a local shooting club. According to the team member's statement, "He also shot terrible," the media outlet reported. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump assassination attempt: Attacker was reportedly rejected by school rifle team

<p>Did you know that, just days ahead of a failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump, US President Joe Biden had said his Republican rival for this year's presidential election should be put in the 'bullseye', an expression that means to target someone?</p>

<p>Biden reportedly made the comments in a call to donors earlier this month. But now he said he regrets it.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-never-trump-to-trumps-2024-vp-pick-who-is-jd-vance-741297">JD Vance, Trump pick for VP was once his critic. What you should know</a><br />
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The Democratic president who is seeking a second term made the explanation in a TV interview amid swirling conspiracy theories that the attack on Trump was a hit job done by his administration.</p>

<h2>Put Trump under bulls' eye: What exactly did Biden say?</h2>

<p>According to a report in Politico, Biden was on a call to donors when he made the contentious remarks.</p>

<p>"I have one job, and that’s to beat Donald Trump. I’m absolutely certain I’m the best person to be able to do that. So, we’re done talking about the debate, it’s time to put Trump in a bullseye,” Biden said on July 8 in the private call with donors.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/video-shows-trump-assassin-thomas-matthew-crooks-crawling-on-roo-people-warn-man-on-roof-he-is-here-741285"><strong>VIDEO</strong> - Trump shooting: 'Man on roof!', cops were warned before shots fired</a></p>

<p>Just in that same weekend, on July 13, Trump was targeted by 20-year-old shooter Thomas Matthews Crooks in a failed assassination attempt while the then presumptive Republican nominee for president was addressing a crowd in Pennsylvania. On Monday (July 15), Trump was officially named the Republican candidate for the November 5 presidential election at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.</p>

<h2>'I meant to focus on him,' Biden explains himself</h2>

<p>In the first sit-down interview since the attack on Trump, Biden said he regretted having made the 'bullseye' remark, and said he meant to focus on Trump.</p>

<p>Biden's comments to donors had came amid growing calls for him to step aside from the election, after his disastrous debate performance against Trump on June 27.</p>

<p>In an interview to NBC News on Monday (July 15), Biden said: "It was a mistake to use the word. I didn't say crosshairs. I meant bullseye, I meant focus on him."</p>

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<p>"Focus on what he’s doing. Focus on his policies. Focus on the number of lies he told in the debate.”</p>

<p>The interview was seen as his attempt to set the record straight after allegations that proper security was not provided to Trump.</p>

<p>After days of dilly-dallying, the Biden administration has approved Secret Service protection to another presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr.</p>

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<p>In the NBC interview also, Biden insisted he is not going to exit the race.<br />
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Did you know that, just days ahead of a failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump, US President Joe Biden had said his Republican rival for this year's presidential election should be put in the 'bullseye', an expression that means to target someone?

Did you know that, just days ahead of a failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump, US President Joe Biden had said his Republican rival for this year's presidential election should be put in the 'bullseye', an expression that means to target someone? Biden reportedly made the comments in a call to donors earlier this month. But now he said he regrets it. Also read: JD Vance, Trump pick for VP was once his critic. What you should know The Democratic president who is seeking a second term made the explanation in a TV interview amid swirling conspiracy theories that the attack on Trump was a hit job done by his administration. Put Trump under bulls' eye: What exactly did Biden say? According to a report in Politico, Biden was on a call to donors when he made the contentious remarks. "I have one job, and that’s to beat Donald Trump. I’m absolutely certain I’m the best person to be able to do that. So, we’re done talking about the debate, it’s time to put Trump in a bullseye,” Biden said on July 8 in the private call with donors. VIDEO - Trump shooting: 'Man on roof!', cops were warned before shots fired Just in that same weekend, on July 13, Trump was targeted by 20-year-old shooter Thomas Matthews Crooks in a failed assassination attempt while the then presumptive Republican nominee for president was addressing a crowd in Pennsylvania. On Monday (July 15), Trump was officially named the Republican candidate for the November 5 presidential election at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 'I meant to focus on him,' Biden explains himself In the first sit-down interview since the attack on Trump, Biden said he regretted having made the 'bullseye' remark, and said he meant to focus on Trump. Biden's comments to donors had came amid growing calls for him to step aside from the election, after his disastrous debate performance against Trump on June 27. In an interview to NBC News on Monday (July 15), Biden said: "It was a mistake to use the word. I didn't say crosshairs. I meant bullseye, I meant focus on him." Also read: JD Vance, Trump's VP pick, once called him 'Hitler of America', 'idiot' "Focus on what he’s doing. Focus on his policies. Focus on the number of lies he told in the debate.” The interview was seen as his attempt to set the record straight after allegations that proper security was not provided to Trump. After days of dilly-dallying, the Biden administration has approved Secret Service protection to another presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. × In the NBC interview also, Biden insisted he is not going to exit the race. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump shooting: Biden once said it's time to put him in a 'bullseye'. Now he regrets it

<p>Former President Donald Trump is set to become the GOP nominee for president at this week's Republican National Convention, just days after surviving an assassination attempt.</p>

<p>Days after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt, he is set to become the GOP nominee for president at this week's Republican National Convention which commences on Monday (July 15).</p>

<p>The four-day event starts two days after a gunman fired shots at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. The bullet grazed Trump's ear. The shooter was identified by the Secret Service as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was killed on the spot by a Secret Service sniper.</p>

<p>Following the incident federal, state, and local law enforcement officials were on high alert and new security changes were planned.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happens at the RNC and its significance?</strong></h2>

<p>On Monday, a roll call vote involving almost 2,400 delegates from across the country will officially nominate Trump.</p>

<p>States release their delegate counts in alphabetical order, and delegate voting methods are dictated by state party regulations. The vote, meanwhile, is mostly symbolic because Trump won the nomination in March by gathering the necessary 1,125 delegates. On Thursday night, Trump will likely formally accept the nomination in a speech.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-lot-different-donald-trump-rewrites-his-rnc-speech-after-assassination-attempt-740925">'A lot different': Donald Trump rewrites his RNC speech after assassination attempt</a></strong></p>

<p>In addition to the formalities, the Republican Party will adopt a new platform, which includes softer language on abortion, proposing the issue be decided by individual states. The platform also calls for the building of a missile-proof shield over the United States, tax cuts, and mass deportation of unauthorised immigrants.</p>

<h2><strong>Where is the Republican Convention taking place?</strong></h2>

<p>This year's convention will be hosted in the Fiserv Forum arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.</p>

<p>Milwaukee is considered a Democratic stronghold and hosting the convention in Wisconsin is a message in itself.</p>

<h2><strong>When does the RNC start and end?</strong></h2>

<p>The convention will run from Monday to Thursday. The first formal session will begin on Monday at 12:45 PM local time, with major speeches slated for the evening.</p>

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<h2><strong>Who are the key speakers at the 2024 RNC?</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday, the RNC and Trump campaign announced a speaker lineup that included politicians, celebrities, and Trump family members, among others.</p>

<p>Speakers include House Speaker Mike Johnson, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Tucker Carlson, along with several Republican senators, representatives, and Senate hopefuls.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/decoding-trump-assassination-bid-why-the-world-should-worry-about-a-divided-states-of-america-740953">Decoding the Trump assassination bid: Why the world should worry about a Divided States of America</a></strong></p>

<p>The two eldest sons of ex-President Trump, Donald Jr.'s fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle, and Eric Trump's wife, Lara Trump, who is also the co-chair of the Republican National Committee, are all set to speak.</p>

<p>Lara Trump teased the roaster, noting "unlikely people, celebrities who maybe you've never heard from," who support Trump and conservative principles.</p>

<p>Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, who dropped out of the January primary and backed Trump is also a key speaker. Nikki Haley, another primary challenger, has also accepted an offer to speak.</p>

<p>The most anticipated speeches include Trump and his vice-presidential nominee, who is expected to be named soon. It is customary for the vice-presidential nominee to speak on Wednesday and the presidential nominee to speak on Thursday, the last night of the convention.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former President Donald Trump is set to become the GOP nominee for president at this week's Republican National Convention, just days after surviving an assassination attempt.

Former President Donald Trump is set to become the GOP nominee for president at this week's Republican National Convention, just days after surviving an assassination attempt. Days after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt, he is set to become the GOP nominee for president at this week's Republican National Convention which commences on Monday (July 15). The four-day event starts two days after a gunman fired shots at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. The bullet grazed Trump's ear. The shooter was identified by the Secret Service as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was killed on the spot by a Secret Service sniper. Following the incident federal, state, and local law enforcement officials were on high alert and new security changes were planned. What happens at the RNC and its significance? On Monday, a roll call vote involving almost 2,400 delegates from across the country will officially nominate Trump. States release their delegate counts in alphabetical order, and delegate voting methods are dictated by state party regulations. The vote, meanwhile, is mostly symbolic because Trump won the nomination in March by gathering the necessary 1,125 delegates. On Thursday night, Trump will likely formally accept the nomination in a speech. Also read: 'A lot different': Donald Trump rewrites his RNC speech after assassination attempt In addition to the formalities, the Republican Party will adopt a new platform, which includes softer language on abortion, proposing the issue be decided by individual states. The platform also calls for the building of a missile-proof shield over the United States, tax cuts, and mass deportation of unauthorised immigrants. Where is the Republican Convention taking place? This year's convention will be hosted in the Fiserv Forum arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Milwaukee is considered a Democratic stronghold and hosting the convention in Wisconsin is a message in itself. When does the RNC start and end? The convention will run from Monday to Thursday. The first formal session will begin on Monday at 12:45 PM local time, with major speeches slated for the evening. Also read: Donald Trump assassination attempt: State law allows gun near RNC but tennis balls banned Who are the key speakers at the 2024 RNC? On Saturday, the RNC and Trump campaign announced a speaker lineup that included politicians, celebrities, and Trump family members, among others. Speakers include House Speaker Mike Johnson, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Tucker Carlson, along with several Republican senators, representatives, and Senate hopefuls. Also read: Decoding the Trump assassination bid: Why the world should worry about a Divided States of America The two eldest sons of ex-President Trump, Donald Jr.'s fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle, and Eric Trump's wife, Lara Trump, who is also the co-chair of the Republican National Committee, are all set to speak. Lara Trump teased the roaster, noting "unlikely people, celebrities who maybe you've never heard from," who support Trump and conservative principles. Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, who dropped out of the January primary and backed Trump is also a key speaker. Nikki Haley, another primary challenger, has also accepted an offer to speak. The most anticipated speeches include Trump and his vice-presidential nominee, who is expected to be named soon. It is customary for the vice-presidential nominee to speak on Wednesday and the presidential nominee to speak on Thursday, the last night of the convention. (With inputs from agencies)

Republican National Convention 2024: Full schedule, key speakers, significance and all you need to know

<p>Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders mocked President Biden for misidentifying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky&nbsp;as President Putin at the NATO summit.</p>

<p>President Joe Biden dashed any hopes of garnering positive headlines after the presidential debate disaster against Donald Trump last month when he stumbled over the names of some of the leaders at the NATO leaders’ conference on Thursday (Jul&nbsp;11).</p>

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<p>While attempting to introduce Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Biden stated, “Now I want to hand it over to the President of Ukraine, who has as much courage as he does determination. Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin.”</p>

<p>Realising his error shortly afterwards, he attempted to recover, stating, "President Putin!? We're gonna beat President Putin. President Zelensky. I'm so focused on beating Putin, we’ve got to worry about it. Anyway."</p>

<p>In another slip, President Biden seemingly tried to refer to Vice President Kamala Harris as his main political adversary, saying, “Look, I wouldn’t have picked Vice President Trump to be vice president [if] I think she’s not qualified to be president”.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bidens-campaign-faces-90m-setback-as-major-donors-freeze-funds-post-debate-740344">Biden's campaign faces $90M setback as major donors freeze funds post-debate</a></strong></p>

<p>While European leaders at the summit were diplomatic and praised the event's organization, the European press, including Britain's Daily Telegraph, concluded that "Biden looks finished."</p>

<p>Poking fun at the gaffes on Friday (Jul 12), Dutch populist leader Geert Wilders posted a picture of Kamala Harris and Zelensky standing together with the caption, "President Putin meets Vice President Trump."</p>

<p>Last week,&nbsp;Prime Minister Dick Schoof's newly formed Dutch cabinet, which includes five ministers from Geert Wilders’ far-right Freedom Party (PVV) and two from the populist Farmer-Citizen Movement (BBB), garnered significant attention in the Netherlands. Wilders’ party had previously shocked the nation by securing the top spot in the November elections.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders mocked President Biden for misidentifying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as President Putin at the NATO summit. President Joe Biden dashed any hopes of garnering positive headlines after the presidential debate disaster against Donald Trump last month when he stumbled over the names of some of the leaders at the NATO leaders’ conference on Thursday (Jul 11).

Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders mocked President Biden for misidentifying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as President Putin at the NATO summit. President Joe Biden dashed any hopes of garnering positive headlines after the presidential debate disaster against Donald Trump last month when he stumbled over the names of some of the leaders at the NATO leaders’ conference on Thursday (Jul 11). President Putin meets Vice President Trump. pic.twitter.com/ZIMylo45ae — Geert Wilders (@geertwilderspvv) July 12, 2024 × While attempting to introduce Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Biden stated, “Now I want to hand it over to the President of Ukraine, who has as much courage as he does determination. Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin.” Realising his error shortly afterwards, he attempted to recover, stating, "President Putin!? We're gonna beat President Putin. President Zelensky. I'm so focused on beating Putin, we’ve got to worry about it. Anyway." In another slip, President Biden seemingly tried to refer to Vice President Kamala Harris as his main political adversary, saying, “Look, I wouldn’t have picked Vice President Trump to be vice president [if] I think she’s not qualified to be president”. Also read: Biden's campaign faces $90M setback as major donors freeze funds post-debate While European leaders at the summit were diplomatic and praised the event's organization, the European press, including Britain's Daily Telegraph, concluded that "Biden looks finished." Poking fun at the gaffes on Friday (Jul 12), Dutch populist leader Geert Wilders posted a picture of Kamala Harris and Zelensky standing together with the caption, "President Putin meets Vice President Trump." Last week, Prime Minister Dick Schoof's newly formed Dutch cabinet, which includes five ministers from Geert Wilders’ far-right Freedom Party (PVV) and two from the populist Farmer-Citizen Movement (BBB), garnered significant attention in the Netherlands. Wilders’ party had previously shocked the nation by securing the top spot in the November elections. (With inputs from agencies)

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders mocks Biden's NATO summit gaffes

<p>Media reports citing sources said several significant Democratic donors have informed Future Forward, the biggest super PAC of supporters of the United States President Joe Biden that pledges totalling about $90 million are now on hold if the incumbent remains the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a New York Times report, some eight-figure pledges are among the frozen funds. This comes after Biden's poor debate performance against his rival and predecessor Donald Trump.</p>

<p>A group donor shared that Future Forward had approached them and their friends several times since the debate, asking for money, but they had been “holding off.”</p>

<p>The two people briefed on the frozen pledges declined to say which individual donors were pulling back promised checks, which were estimated to total around or above $90 million.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A second source close to the group told the NYT that the super PAC has been delaying big strategic choices until it has a clear idea of who would be at the top of the ticket.</p>

<p>The financial freeze coincides with the conversation among some of Biden's advisors about how to convince the president to withdraw from the race.</p>

<p>According to reports, Biden's campaign has been quietly testing Vice President Kamala Harris' chances against Trump. The number of congressional Democrats urging the incumbent president to stand down is rising.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-italian-pm-giorgia-melonis-eye-roll-as-biden-arrives-late-to-nato-summit-goes-viral-740260">Watch | Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's eye-roll as Biden arrives late to NATO summit goes viral</a></strong></p>

<p>The possible shortage of super PAC funds also coincides with the campaign preparing for a challenging July fundraising period, as key donors question Biden's chances of winning in November.</p>

<p>Future Forward, designated by Biden's campaign as its primary super PAC for the 2024 race, has already reserved $250 million in TV and digital ads starting after the Democratic National Convention (DNC) next month.</p>

<p>Following the debate, a leaked poll from an organisation closely associated with Future Forward revealed that the super PAC had evaluated the likability of potential Biden alternatives, including Harris, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.</p>

<p>President Biden has had a worse overall favorability rating than all the others, according to the poll.</p>

<h2><strong>Hakeem Jeffries withholds support for Biden after press conference:&nbsp;Reports</strong></h2>

<p>House&nbsp;Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries&nbsp;reportedly declined to give&nbsp;Biden his support when they met after the president's press conference Thursday (Jul 11)&nbsp;night, according to CNN.</p>

<p>According to CNN, Jeffries "bluntly" expressed the opinions of his caucus during the discussion, though it's unclear if Biden requested his support.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Media reports citing sources said several significant Democratic donors have informed Future Forward, the biggest super PAC of supporters of the United States President Joe Biden that pledges totalling about $90 million are now on hold if the incumbent remains the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.

Media reports citing sources said several significant Democratic donors have informed Future Forward, the biggest super PAC of supporters of the United States President Joe Biden that pledges totalling about $90 million are now on hold if the incumbent remains the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. According to a New York Times report, some eight-figure pledges are among the frozen funds. This comes after Biden's poor debate performance against his rival and predecessor Donald Trump. A group donor shared that Future Forward had approached them and their friends several times since the debate, asking for money, but they had been “holding off.” The two people briefed on the frozen pledges declined to say which individual donors were pulling back promised checks, which were estimated to total around or above $90 million. A second source close to the group told the NYT that the super PAC has been delaying big strategic choices until it has a clear idea of who would be at the top of the ticket. The financial freeze coincides with the conversation among some of Biden's advisors about how to convince the president to withdraw from the race. According to reports, Biden's campaign has been quietly testing Vice President Kamala Harris' chances against Trump. The number of congressional Democrats urging the incumbent president to stand down is rising. Also read: Watch | Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's eye-roll as Biden arrives late to NATO summit goes viral The possible shortage of super PAC funds also coincides with the campaign preparing for a challenging July fundraising period, as key donors question Biden's chances of winning in November. Future Forward, designated by Biden's campaign as its primary super PAC for the 2024 race, has already reserved $250 million in TV and digital ads starting after the Democratic National Convention (DNC) next month. Following the debate, a leaked poll from an organisation closely associated with Future Forward revealed that the super PAC had evaluated the likability of potential Biden alternatives, including Harris, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. President Biden has had a worse overall favorability rating than all the others, according to the poll. Hakeem Jeffries withholds support for Biden after press conference: Reports House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries reportedly declined to give Biden his support when they met after the president's press conference Thursday (Jul 11) night, according to CNN. According to CNN, Jeffries "bluntly" expressed the opinions of his caucus during the discussion, though it's unclear if Biden requested his support. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden's campaign faces $90 million setback as major donors freeze funds after debate against Trump

<p>George Clooney may have been a Democratic party loyalist for years, but he is convinced that the incumbent United States&nbsp;President&nbsp;Joe Biden 'cannot win' the&nbsp;presidential election&nbsp;in November. Clooney has urged the Democrats to look for a new candidate in a bombshell op-ed he has written&nbsp;for the New York Times which was published&nbsp;on Wednesday (Jul 10). The Oscar-winning actor-filmmaker has said&nbsp;that Biden is no longer the same person he once was.&nbsp;<br />
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In his guest piece, the 63-year-old revealed how he has been one of the biggest fundraisers for the Democratic party. “I have led some of the biggest fund-raisers in my party’s history. Barack Obama in 2012. Hillary Clinton in 2016. Joe Biden in 2020. Last month I co-hosted the single largest fund-raiser supporting any Democratic candidate ever, for President Biden’s re-election.”</p>

<p>The actor clarified that he mentioned his involvement in fundraisers to highlight the gravity of the situation and his dedication to the party.&nbsp;</p>

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“I say all of this only to express how much I believe in this process and how profound I think this moment is,” he wrote. Calling himself a “lifelong Democrat,” Clooney admitted that Biden, 81, should not seek reelection.</p>

<p>“I love Joe Biden. As a senator. As a vice president and as president. I consider him a friend, and I believe in him. Believe in his character. Believe in his morals. In the last four years, he’s won many of the battles he’s faced,” Clooney wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“But the one battle he cannot win is the fight against time. None of us can. It’s devastating to say it, but the Joe Biden I was with three weeks ago at the fund-raiser was not the Joe 'big F-ing deal'&nbsp;Biden of 2010. He wasn’t even the Joe Biden of 2020. He was the same man we all witnessed at the debate,” he added.</p>

<p>Clooney blamed Biden's age for the change. “This is about age. Nothing more.”<br />
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“But also nothing that can be reversed. We are not going to win in November with this president.” The actor also added that it was not only his opinion but the opinion of every Democrat.<br />
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“On top of that, we won’t win the House, and we’re going to lose the Senate. This isn’t only my opinion; this is the opinion of every senator and congress member and governor that I’ve spoken with in private. Every single one, irrespective of what he or she is saying publicly,” Clooney wrote.<br />
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Biden, the incumbent president of the US, will be contesting for the second term against presumptive Republican presidential nominee&nbsp;Donald Trump.&nbsp;</p>


George Clooney may have been a Democratic party loyalist for years, but he is convinced that the incumbent United States President Joe Biden 'cannot win' the presidential election in November.

George Clooney may have been a Democratic party loyalist for years, but he is convinced that the incumbent United States President Joe Biden 'cannot win' the presidential election in November. Clooney has urged the Democrats to look for a new candidate in a bombshell op-ed he has written for the New York Times which was published on Wednesday (Jul 10). The Oscar-winning actor-filmmaker has said that Biden is no longer the same person he once was. In his guest piece, the 63-year-old revealed how he has been one of the biggest fundraisers for the Democratic party. “I have led some of the biggest fund-raisers in my party’s history. Barack Obama in 2012. Hillary Clinton in 2016. Joe Biden in 2020. Last month I co-hosted the single largest fund-raiser supporting any Democratic candidate ever, for President Biden’s re-election.” The actor clarified that he mentioned his involvement in fundraisers to highlight the gravity of the situation and his dedication to the party. Also read: Kamala Harris declares Joe Biden a 'fighter,' warns Trump will push nation into dictatorship “I say all of this only to express how much I believe in this process and how profound I think this moment is,” he wrote. Calling himself a “lifelong Democrat,” Clooney admitted that Biden, 81, should not seek reelection. “I love Joe Biden. As a senator. As a vice president and as president. I consider him a friend, and I believe in him. Believe in his character. Believe in his morals. In the last four years, he’s won many of the battles he’s faced,” Clooney wrote. “But the one battle he cannot win is the fight against time. None of us can. It’s devastating to say it, but the Joe Biden I was with three weeks ago at the fund-raiser was not the Joe 'big F-ing deal' Biden of 2010. He wasn’t even the Joe Biden of 2020. He was the same man we all witnessed at the debate,” he added. Clooney blamed Biden's age for the change. “This is about age. Nothing more.” “But also nothing that can be reversed. We are not going to win in November with this president.” The actor also added that it was not only his opinion but the opinion of every Democrat. “On top of that, we won’t win the House, and we’re going to lose the Senate. This isn’t only my opinion; this is the opinion of every senator and congress member and governor that I’ve spoken with in private. Every single one, irrespective of what he or she is saying publicly,” Clooney wrote. Biden, the incumbent president of the US, will be contesting for the second term against presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

George Clooney writes scathing op-ed against Joe Biden's candidacy: Not going to win with this president

<p>House Democrats had a crucial closed-door meeting on Tuesday at their national party headquarters in Washington, D.C., as members debated whether to continue supporting President Joe Biden's reelection campaign or not.</p>

<p>It is the first time all the members gathered since Biden's catastrophic debate with former President Donald Trump last month caused a full-blown campaign crisis. During the meeting, lawmakers were allowed to use their phones.</p>

<p>Democrats became alarmed by the incumbent's weak, raspy performance in the debate, leading some influential fundraisers, commentators, and supporters to publicly call on Biden, 81, to drop his pursuit for an additional four years in office.</p>

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<p>According to media reports, the increasing chorus includes at least nine current House Democrats.</p>

<p>However, not many other House Democrats and none of the Democratic senators have agreed to support them in their demand for the change, which could be a very dangerous move with less than four months before Election Day.</p>

<p>Refusing to back down, Biden has stated that he still thinks he is the best choice to challenge Trump in the general election. Since the debate, he has attempted to get support from important groups, notably the Congressional Black and Hispanic Caucuses.</p>

<p>“I made clear publicly the day after the debate that I support President Joe Biden and the Democratic ticket. My position has not changed,” House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries told reporters.</p>

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<p>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has also declared he supports Biden.</p>

<p>NBC reported that House Democrats met at 9:00 AM ET. Senate Democrats are planning a caucus meal on Tuesday afternoon.</p>

<p>A small group of demonstrators, dressed in suits and sunglasses, with posters that said "Is Joe Biden fit for office?", in all caps, were outside the Democratic National Committee building.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The demonstrators claimed to be from the National Republican Campaign Committee, according to media reports.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


House Democrats had a crucial closed-door meeting on Tuesday at their national party headquarters in Washington, D.C., as members debated whether to continue supporting President Joe Biden's reelection campaign or not.

House Democrats had a crucial closed-door meeting on Tuesday at their national party headquarters in Washington, D.C., as members debated whether to continue supporting President Joe Biden's reelection campaign or not. It is the first time all the members gathered since Biden's catastrophic debate with former President Donald Trump last month caused a full-blown campaign crisis. During the meeting, lawmakers were allowed to use their phones. Democrats became alarmed by the incumbent's weak, raspy performance in the debate, leading some influential fundraisers, commentators, and supporters to publicly call on Biden, 81, to drop his pursuit for an additional four years in office. Watch | US Elections 2024: Super PAC finances negative ad campaign against Joe Biden × According to media reports, the increasing chorus includes at least nine current House Democrats. However, not many other House Democrats and none of the Democratic senators have agreed to support them in their demand for the change, which could be a very dangerous move with less than four months before Election Day. Refusing to back down, Biden has stated that he still thinks he is the best choice to challenge Trump in the general election. Since the debate, he has attempted to get support from important groups, notably the Congressional Black and Hispanic Caucuses. “I made clear publicly the day after the debate that I support President Joe Biden and the Democratic ticket. My position has not changed,” House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries told reporters. Also read: American mountaineer became mummy in Peru after vanishing 22 years ago Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has also declared he supports Biden. NBC reported that House Democrats met at 9:00 AM ET. Senate Democrats are planning a caucus meal on Tuesday afternoon. A small group of demonstrators, dressed in suits and sunglasses, with posters that said "Is Joe Biden fit for office?", in all caps, were outside the Democratic National Committee building. The demonstrators claimed to be from the National Republican Campaign Committee, according to media reports. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>United States (US) President Joe Biden told Hill Democrats on Monday (July 8) that he declined to step aside from the upcoming presidential election. In a letter to Congressional Democrats, President Biden&nbsp;stood firm against calls for him to drop his candidacy.&nbsp;“...The question of how to move forward has been well-aired for over a week now. And it’s time for it to end,” he said.</p>

<p>Biden, 81, stressed that he had one job which was to defeat presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in November.&nbsp;“We have 42 days to the Democratic Convention and 119 days to the general election,” he said.</p>

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<p>“Any weakening of resolve or lack of clarity about the task ahead only helps Trump and hurts us. It’s time to come together, move forward as a unified party, and defeat Donald Trump,” the president added.</p>

<h2><strong>A choice for Democratic lawmakers</strong></h2>

<p>Biden's letter came as calls have been mounting for him to drop from the presidential race following his dismal public debate performance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Representatives Jerrold Nadler, Adam Smith, Mark Takano, and&nbsp;Joe&nbsp;Morelle, senior House Democrats who sit on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Veterans Affairs, and House Administration committees, were among those who called on&nbsp;the 81-year-old to step aside.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;US presidential election: Age only one of the challenges confronting Biden</strong></p>

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<p>Democrats also suggested that Vice President Kamala Harris, seen as the likeliest candidate to replace&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;in the election were he to bow out, could perform well.</p>

<p>Party lawmakers now have a choice -&nbsp;decide whether to work to revive Biden's campaign or edge out the party leader, a make-or-break time for his reelection and their political futures, a report by the news agency Associated Press said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Clock is ticking'</strong></h2>

<p>Last week, Democratic Senator&nbsp;Chris Murphy told CNN that the coming week was crucial and urged Biden&nbsp;to hold a town hall or news conference to convince voters he is "the old&nbsp;Joe&nbsp;Biden."</p>

<p>"The president needs to do more.&nbsp;I do think the clock is ticking," Senator Murphy said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


United States (US) President Joe Biden told Hill Democrats on Monday (July 8) that he declined to step aside from the upcoming presidential election. In a letter to Congressional Democrats, President Biden stood firm against calls for him to drop his candidacy.

United States (US) President Joe Biden told Hill Democrats on Monday (July 8) that he declined to step aside from the upcoming presidential election. In a letter to Congressional Democrats, President Biden stood firm against calls for him to drop his candidacy. “...The question of how to move forward has been well-aired for over a week now. And it’s time for it to end,” he said. Biden, 81, stressed that he had one job which was to defeat presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in November. “We have 42 days to the Democratic Convention and 119 days to the general election,” he said. Also read | Go Biden, go: Who all are clamouring for US president to exit White House race? Will it happen? “Any weakening of resolve or lack of clarity about the task ahead only helps Trump and hurts us. It’s time to come together, move forward as a unified party, and defeat Donald Trump,” the president added. A choice for Democratic lawmakers Biden's letter came as calls have been mounting for him to drop from the presidential race following his dismal public debate performance. Representatives Jerrold Nadler, Adam Smith, Mark Takano, and Joe Morelle, senior House Democrats who sit on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Veterans Affairs, and House Administration committees, were among those who called on the 81-year-old to step aside. Also watch | US presidential election: Age only one of the challenges confronting Biden × Democrats also suggested that Vice President Kamala Harris, seen as the likeliest candidate to replace Biden in the election were he to bow out, could perform well. Party lawmakers now have a choice - decide whether to work to revive Biden's campaign or edge out the party leader, a make-or-break time for his reelection and their political futures, a report by the news agency Associated Press said. 'Clock is ticking' Last week, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy told CNN that the coming week was crucial and urged Biden to hold a town hall or news conference to convince voters he is "the old Joe Biden." "The president needs to do more. I do think the clock is ticking," Senator Murphy said. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Vice President Kamala Harris, an Indian-American politician, is among the names who can replace President Joe Biden as a candidate for Democrats for the 2024 presidential election amid concerns over the president's age and health.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some Democrats have openly questioned whether or not Biden should be replaced as a candidate in this year's election, especially after his shaky performance in the debate with former president Donald Trump on June 27.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Similar chatter has been going on among voters, with some discussing it on social media forums. In fact, at a daily White House briefing on Tuesday (Jul 2), a reporter asked the press secretary a direct question about Biden's cognitive state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides Harris, other potential replacements include&nbsp;California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Kentucky Andy Beshear and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. But the process won't be easy.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-elections-2024-poll-finds-voters-prefer-kamala-harris-over-biden-in-matchup-against-trump-737458">US Elections 2024: Poll reveals voters prefer Kamala Harris over Biden in matchup against Trump</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Talks around Biden's possible replacement remind the world of former president Gerald Ford's old statement when he talked about how the nation would get its first female president.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While giving a talk in 1989 to about 100 schoolchildren at the Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in Iowa, Ford claimed that a woman would become president by first being elected vice president and then assuming the role of president upon the death of the president.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was asked when a woman would become president, to which he replied: "I can tell you how I think it will happen. He added that he didn't believe it would happen through the "normal course of events".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-does-biden-has-alzheimers-nancy-pelosi-says-both-him-and-trump-should-undergo-mental-acuity-test-737347">Explained: Does Biden have Alzheimer's? Nancy Pelosi says both him and Trump should undergo mental acuity test</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>He said, "Either the Republican or Democrat political party will nominate a man for president and a woman for vice president, and the woman and man will win. So we'll end up with a president, a male, and a vice president, a female. And in that term of office of the president, the president will die, and the woman will become president under the law, our Constitution."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"And once that barrier is broken, from then on, men better be careful because they'll have a hard, hard time ever even getting a nomination in the future. But that's the way it's gonna happen, and I think it will probably come some time in the next four or eight years," Ford added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ignoring the death part and considering health issues as the main reason, the current circumstances are similar to what Ford prophesied in 1989.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch the archive video here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>How Biden can be replaced?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>When it comes to replacement, there is still time to make a change as Biden will not be nominated officially until later this summer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by the news agency Reuters, Elaine Kamarck, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution think tank, a Democratic National Committee (DNC) member, and author of the book "Primary Politics" about the presidential nominating process, said, "Biden could decide himself to step aside before he is nominated; he could be challenged by others who try to win over the delegates he has accrued; or he could withdraw after the Democratic convention in Chicago in August, leaving the Democratic National Committee to elect someone to run against Trump in his place."&nbsp;</p>

<p>If Biden "releases" his delegates by stepping aside, there could be a competition among other Democratic candidates to become the nominee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per a recent CNN poll, Harris has emerged as a stronger contender with a better chance of retaining the White House against Trump in the elections as compared to Biden.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Harris said Tuesday she was "proud" to be Biden's running mate, but amid the president's worsening health, her chances to secure the Oval Office for the next five years in the White House have gained remarkable credence. However, it's not just Harris but also Whitmer's potential elevation from Michigan governor's office to Washington's corridors of power is set to dominate the American presidential election's discourse, if Biden stands down. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Vice President Kamala Harris, an Indian-American politician, is among the names who can replace President Joe Biden as a candidate for Democrats for the 2024 presidential election amid concerns over the president's age and health.

Vice President Kamala Harris, an Indian-American politician, is among the names who can replace President Joe Biden as a candidate for Democrats for the 2024 presidential election amid concerns over the president's age and health. Some Democrats have openly questioned whether or not Biden should be replaced as a candidate in this year's election, especially after his shaky performance in the debate with former president Donald Trump on June 27. Similar chatter has been going on among voters, with some discussing it on social media forums. In fact, at a daily White House briefing on Tuesday (Jul 2), a reporter asked the press secretary a direct question about Biden's cognitive state. Besides Harris, other potential replacements include California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Kentucky Andy Beshear and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. But the process won't be easy. Also read: US Elections 2024: Poll reveals voters prefer Kamala Harris over Biden in matchup against Trump Talks around Biden's possible replacement remind the world of former president Gerald Ford's old statement when he talked about how the nation would get its first female president. While giving a talk in 1989 to about 100 schoolchildren at the Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in Iowa, Ford claimed that a woman would become president by first being elected vice president and then assuming the role of president upon the death of the president. He was asked when a woman would become president, to which he replied: "I can tell you how I think it will happen. He added that he didn't believe it would happen through the "normal course of events". Also read: Explained: Does Biden have Alzheimer's? Nancy Pelosi says both him and Trump should undergo mental acuity test He said, "Either the Republican or Democrat political party will nominate a man for president and a woman for vice president, and the woman and man will win. So we'll end up with a president, a male, and a vice president, a female. And in that term of office of the president, the president will die, and the woman will become president under the law, our Constitution." "And once that barrier is broken, from then on, men better be careful because they'll have a hard, hard time ever even getting a nomination in the future. But that's the way it's gonna happen, and I think it will probably come some time in the next four or eight years," Ford added. Ignoring the death part and considering health issues as the main reason, the current circumstances are similar to what Ford prophesied in 1989. Watch the archive video here: × How Biden can be replaced? When it comes to replacement, there is still time to make a change as Biden will not be nominated officially until later this summer. As quoted by the news agency Reuters, Elaine Kamarck, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution think tank, a Democratic National Committee (DNC) member, and author of the book "Primary Politics" about the presidential nominating process, said, "Biden could decide himself to step aside before he is nominated; he could be challenged by others who try to win over the delegates he has accrued; or he could withdraw after the Democratic convention in Chicago in August, leaving the Democratic National Committee to elect someone to run against Trump in his place." If Biden "releases" his delegates by stepping aside, there could be a competition among other Democratic candidates to become the nominee. As per a recent CNN poll, Harris has emerged as a stronger contender with a better chance of retaining the White House against Trump in the elections as compared to Biden. Harris said Tuesday she was "proud" to be Biden's running mate, but amid the president's worsening health, her chances to secure the Oval Office for the next five years in the White House have gained remarkable credence. However, it's not just Harris but also Whitmer's potential elevation from Michigan governor's office to Washington's corridors of power is set to dominate the American presidential election's discourse, if Biden stands down. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The family of United States (US) President Joe Biden has urged the 81-year-old to stay in the 2024 presidential race and keep fighting, despite his bad performance at the presidential debate with Trump last week which heightened voter concerns that&nbsp;he might not be fit to serve another four-year term.</p>

<p>According to a report by The New York Times (NYT) on Sunday (June 30), President Biden huddled with his wife, children, and grandchildren at Camp David while&nbsp;he tried to figure out how to tamp down Democratic anxiety.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The report said that while Biden's relatives&nbsp;were acutely aware of how poorly he did against Donald Trump in the debate,&nbsp;they argued that he could still show the country that he remained capable of serving another term.</p>

<h2><strong>'Entire family is united'</strong></h2>

<p>One of the strongest voices imploring Biden to resist pressure to drop out from the race was his son Hunter, a person familiar with developments told The NYT. Hunter wants American citizens to&nbsp;see the version of his father that he knows — scrappy and in command of the facts — rather than the stumbling, ageing president citizens saw during the debate on June 27.</p>

<p>This person said that at least one of Biden's grandchildren expressed interest&nbsp;in getting more involved with the campaign, perhaps by talking with influencers on social media.</p>

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<p>Another person familiar with developments told the publication that the entire family was united.</p>

<h2><strong>'Biden shouldn't run for president'</strong></h2>

<p>An increasing number of voters, including Democrats, do not think that Biden should be running for president following his debate with Trump, a survey from CBS News showed.</p>

<p>According to the survey, most voters who said that Biden should not run have given the reason being his&nbsp;campaigning and his effectiveness in office, along with his age.</p>

<p>Trump, by contrast, finds a wide view among Republicans that he&nbsp;should&nbsp;be running, the survey added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The family of United States (US) President Joe Biden has urged the 81-year-old to stay in the 2024 presidential race and keep fighting, despite his bad performance at the presidential debate with Trump last week which heightened voter concerns that he might not be fit to serve another four-year term.

The family of United States (US) President Joe Biden has urged the 81-year-old to stay in the 2024 presidential race and keep fighting, despite his bad performance at the presidential debate with Trump last week which heightened voter concerns that he might not be fit to serve another four-year term. According to a report by The New York Times (NYT) on Sunday (June 30), President Biden huddled with his wife, children, and grandchildren at Camp David while he tried to figure out how to tamp down Democratic anxiety. Also read | Jill Biden's ex-husband wonders why is she still supporting Joe Biden for White House The report said that while Biden's relatives were acutely aware of how poorly he did against Donald Trump in the debate, they argued that he could still show the country that he remained capable of serving another term. 'Entire family is united' One of the strongest voices imploring Biden to resist pressure to drop out from the race was his son Hunter, a person familiar with developments told The NYT. Hunter wants American citizens to see the version of his father that he knows — scrappy and in command of the facts — rather than the stumbling, ageing president citizens saw during the debate on June 27. This person said that at least one of Biden's grandchildren expressed interest in getting more involved with the campaign, perhaps by talking with influencers on social media. Also watch | Hunter Biden convicted in gun trial: Will the conviction impact Joe Biden's presidential race? × Another person familiar with developments told the publication that the entire family was united. 'Biden shouldn't run for president' An increasing number of voters, including Democrats, do not think that Biden should be running for president following his debate with Trump, a survey from CBS News showed. According to the survey, most voters who said that Biden should not run have given the reason being his campaigning and his effectiveness in office, along with his age. Trump, by contrast, finds a wide view among Republicans that he should be running, the survey added. (With inputs from agencies)

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