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<p>An elderly UK&nbsp;prisoner who escaped from a London hospital&nbsp;has been found and arrested on Saturday (Jul 20), the Metropolitan police confirmed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Graham Gomm, 63, was on remand for&nbsp;burglary offences&nbsp;but managed to escape from&nbsp;Hammersmith Hospital after being taken there by the prison staff on Thursday (Jul 18) after falling sick.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Police officers from across the Met worked together after being alerted to Graham Gomm’s escape on 18 July. As a result of a proactive operation, officers arrested Gomm in Putney at about 8.30 am on 20 July," said the Met police.</p>

<p>“An investigation will continue into Mr Gomm escaping lawful custody.”</p>

<p>The police were alerted about Gomm's escape just after midnight on Thursday. He was wearing a grey t-shirt and a similar coloured tracksuit during the escape as the manhunt was launched.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Officers started by carrying out door-to-door searches in the neighbourhood before peering through the CCTV footage.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the time, the Met released a statement, showing concern about Gomm's well-being.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Detectives are also concerned for Gomm’s welfare as he was undergoing medical care before he escaped. There is nothing to suggest that Gomm is a threat to the public.”</p>

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<h2><strong>Overcrowded UK prisons</strong></h2>

<p>According to reports, prisons in the United Kingdom&nbsp;are filled to the brim, leading to major handling challenges in front of the authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports indicate that as of July 12, there were 87,500 inmates at the 1,451 prison facilities - suggesting a 98 per cent capacity, with fewer than 1,500 spots left.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In England and Wales, those handed jail sentences have traditionally spent 50 per cent&nbsp;of their sentence behind bars before being released on licence, subject to certain conditions.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-to-release-thousands-of-prisoners-early-to-avert-collapse-of-overcrowded-system-740371" target="_blank"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;UK to release thousands of prisoners early to avert 'collapse' of overcrowded system</strong></a><br />
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The newly-formed Labour government recently announced plans to release those who have served 40 per cent of their sentences for specific types of crimes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The release of prisoners is likely to happen from&nbsp;September.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An elderly UK prisoner who escaped from a London hospital has been found and arrested on Saturday (Jul 20), the Metropolitan police confirmed. Graham Gomm, 63, was on remand for burglary offences but managed to escape from Hammersmith Hospital after being taken there by the prison staff on Thursday (Jul 18) after falling sick.

An elderly UK prisoner who escaped from a London hospital has been found and arrested on Saturday (Jul 20), the Metropolitan police confirmed. Graham Gomm, 63, was on remand for burglary offences but managed to escape from Hammersmith Hospital after being taken there by the prison staff on Thursday (Jul 18) after falling sick. “Police officers from across the Met worked together after being alerted to Graham Gomm’s escape on 18 July. As a result of a proactive operation, officers arrested Gomm in Putney at about 8.30 am on 20 July," said the Met police. “An investigation will continue into Mr Gomm escaping lawful custody.” The police were alerted about Gomm's escape just after midnight on Thursday. He was wearing a grey t-shirt and a similar coloured tracksuit during the escape as the manhunt was launched. Officers started by carrying out door-to-door searches in the neighbourhood before peering through the CCTV footage. At the time, the Met released a statement, showing concern about Gomm's well-being. “Detectives are also concerned for Gomm’s welfare as he was undergoing medical care before he escaped. There is nothing to suggest that Gomm is a threat to the public.” Watch | Mexico sends 200 military personnel to the U.S. border city of Juarez × Overcrowded UK prisons According to reports, prisons in the United Kingdom are filled to the brim, leading to major handling challenges in front of the authorities. Reports indicate that as of July 12, there were 87,500 inmates at the 1,451 prison facilities - suggesting a 98 per cent capacity, with fewer than 1,500 spots left. In England and Wales, those handed jail sentences have traditionally spent 50 per cent of their sentence behind bars before being released on licence, subject to certain conditions. Also read | UK to release thousands of prisoners early to avert 'collapse' of overcrowded system The newly-formed Labour government recently announced plans to release those who have served 40 per cent of their sentences for specific types of crimes. The release of prisoners is likely to happen from September. (With inputs from agencies)

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


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

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

Trump assassination attempt: Those who mocked ex-US president now losing jobs

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<p>New Delhi on Saturday (Jul 20) dismissed reports&nbsp;that claimed Turkey has imposed a ban on defence exports to India as 'disinformation'. A spokesperson for the Ministry for External Affairs (MEA) said, "It is disinformation at best". Earlier, several media reports claimed Turkey&nbsp;had taken the step to strengthen its ties with India's arch-rival, Pakistan. The reports claimed that Ankara was irked after New Delhi in April ended a contract with a Turkish firm involved in a $2 billion shipbuilding project.</p>

<h2><strong>India's response</strong></h2>

<p>In response&nbsp;to the claims, Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of the MEA, said: "As far as my knowledge is concerned and information is concerned, that information is not good. So I will refer you to please take that question to the Turkish Embassy who can for short give you an answer because it is a post which generated in Turkey. To my understanding, to the best of my knowledge, it is disinformation at best."</p>

<h2><strong>No announcement from Turkey</strong></h2>

<p>Notably, the Turkish government has made no official announcement regarding this. But, a top executive of Turkish top arms procurement agency is said to have informed their lawmakers that Ankara has refrained from approving the sale of any military article to its customers in India.</p>

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<p>"Due to our political circumstances and our friendship with Pakistan, our Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not give us positive feedback on exporting any products to India, and consequently, we do not grant any permits to our companies in this regard,” the executive reportedly told Turkish lawmakers.</p>

<h2><strong>India-Turkey ties</strong></h2>

<p>Ties between the two nations have nosedived over the past years, especially because of Turkey's steadfast support of&nbsp;Pakistan's agenda on Kashmir.</p>

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<p>Even during the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, Turkey grew closer to Pakistan and Azerbaijan and took steps to counter the India-Iran-Armenia bloc.</p>

<p>India's overtures to Greece have also made Ankara uncomfortable. Greece has reportedly offered to become India's gateway to Europe as part of the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).</p>

<p>Earlier this year, New Delhi also hosted the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, Dimitrios Choupis, at a fighter base, in a clear signal to Ankara that Athens&nbsp;is India's priority in the region.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


New Delhi on Saturday (Jul 20) dismissed reports that claimed Turkey has imposed a ban on defence exports to India as 'disinformation'. A spokesperson for the Ministry for External Affairs (MEA) said, "It is disinformation at best".

New Delhi on Saturday (Jul 20) dismissed reports that claimed Turkey has imposed a ban on defence exports to India as 'disinformation'. A spokesperson for the Ministry for External Affairs (MEA) said, "It is disinformation at best". Earlier, several media reports claimed Turkey had taken the step to strengthen its ties with India's arch-rival, Pakistan. The reports claimed that Ankara was irked after New Delhi in April ended a contract with a Turkish firm involved in a $2 billion shipbuilding project. India's response In response to the claims, Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of the MEA, said: "As far as my knowledge is concerned and information is concerned, that information is not good. So I will refer you to please take that question to the Turkish Embassy who can for short give you an answer because it is a post which generated in Turkey. To my understanding, to the best of my knowledge, it is disinformation at best." No announcement from Turkey Notably, the Turkish government has made no official announcement regarding this. But, a top executive of Turkish top arms procurement agency is said to have informed their lawmakers that Ankara has refrained from approving the sale of any military article to its customers in India. Also read: India and Italy strengthen ties with Indo-Mediterranean initiative "Due to our political circumstances and our friendship with Pakistan, our Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not give us positive feedback on exporting any products to India, and consequently, we do not grant any permits to our companies in this regard,” the executive reportedly told Turkish lawmakers. India-Turkey ties Ties between the two nations have nosedived over the past years, especially because of Turkey's steadfast support of Pakistan's agenda on Kashmir. Also read: How Israel-Hamas war is impacting state of India-Middle East-Europe corridor Even during the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, Turkey grew closer to Pakistan and Azerbaijan and took steps to counter the India-Iran-Armenia bloc. India's overtures to Greece have also made Ankara uncomfortable. Greece has reportedly offered to become India's gateway to Europe as part of the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Earlier this year, New Delhi also hosted the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, Dimitrios Choupis, at a fighter base, in a clear signal to Ankara that Athens is India's priority in the region. (With inputs from agencies)

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

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

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<p>Iran can produce fissile material for use in a nuclear weapon within "one or two weeks," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday (July 20). The details were shared just weeks after election of moderate President Masoud Pezeshkian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Pezeshkian has said he wants to end Iran's economic isolation and that he stands for reviving the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and global powers, Blinken disapproved Iranian president's assertion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Blinken said that "what we have seen in the last weeks and months is an Iran that's actually moving forward" with its nuclear program.</p>

<p>In 2018, the United States under former President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the nuclear deal, which was designed to regulate Iran's atomic activities in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.</p>

<p>Speaking at an event Blinken blamed the collapse of the nuclear deal for the acceleration in Iran's capabilities.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Does Iran have nuclear weapons?</strong></p>

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<p>"Instead of being at least a year away from having the breakout capacity of producing fissile material for a nuclear weapon, (Iran) is now probably one or two weeks away from doing that," Blinken said.</p>

<p>He added that Iran had not yet developed a nuclear weapon.</p>

<p>The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said last month that Iran is expanding its nuclear capacities. Tehran has already informed the agency that it was installing more cascades -- or series of centrifuges used in enrichment -- at nuclear facilities in Natanz and Fordow.</p>

<p>Iran is the only non-nuclear weapons state to enrich uranium to the high level of 60 per cent, just short of weapons-grade.</p>

<p>Following the US withdrawal, Iran has gradually broken away from its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-willing-to-resume-nuclear-talks-with-the-united-states-acting-foreign-minister-741526">Iran willing to resume nuclear talks with United States: Acting foreign minister</a></strong></p>

<p>But Iran's acting foreign minister Ali Bagheri told CNN earlier this week that the country remains committed to the accord, known as the JCPOA.</p>

<p>"We are still a member of JCPOA. America has not yet been able to return to the JCPOA, so the goal we are pursuing is the revival of the 2015 agreement," he said adding "We are not looking for a new agreement."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Iran can produce fissile material for use in a nuclear weapon within "one or two weeks," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday (July 20). The details were shared just weeks after election of moderate President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Iran can produce fissile material for use in a nuclear weapon within "one or two weeks," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday (July 20). The details were shared just weeks after election of moderate President Masoud Pezeshkian. While Pezeshkian has said he wants to end Iran's economic isolation and that he stands for reviving the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and global powers, Blinken disapproved Iranian president's assertion. Blinken said that "what we have seen in the last weeks and months is an Iran that's actually moving forward" with its nuclear program. In 2018, the United States under former President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the nuclear deal, which was designed to regulate Iran's atomic activities in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. Speaking at an event Blinken blamed the collapse of the nuclear deal for the acceleration in Iran's capabilities. Also watch | Does Iran have nuclear weapons? × "Instead of being at least a year away from having the breakout capacity of producing fissile material for a nuclear weapon, (Iran) is now probably one or two weeks away from doing that," Blinken said. He added that Iran had not yet developed a nuclear weapon. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said last month that Iran is expanding its nuclear capacities. Tehran has already informed the agency that it was installing more cascades -- or series of centrifuges used in enrichment -- at nuclear facilities in Natanz and Fordow. Iran is the only non-nuclear weapons state to enrich uranium to the high level of 60 per cent, just short of weapons-grade. Following the US withdrawal, Iran has gradually broken away from its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal. Also read | Iran willing to resume nuclear talks with United States: Acting foreign minister But Iran's acting foreign minister Ali Bagheri told CNN earlier this week that the country remains committed to the accord, known as the JCPOA. "We are still a member of JCPOA. America has not yet been able to return to the JCPOA, so the goal we are pursuing is the revival of the 2015 agreement," he said adding "We are not looking for a new agreement." (With inputs from agencies)

Iran can produce fissile material for nuclear bomb in 'one or two weeks': Blinken

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<p>A civil war-like situation is brewing within the Democrat ranks where voters as well as leaders are no longer in favour of incumbent United States President&nbsp;Joe Biden continuing his re-election bid. According to a new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll, nearly two-thirds of&nbsp;Massachusetts Democrats and left-leaning voters want a nominee other than Biden to take on his Republican rival Donald Trump in November's election.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While GOP lawmakers have uniformly embraced Trump with MAGA voters more united than ever after the failed assassination bid against the former president, the Democrats continue to wait anxiously about the future of their presidential nominee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nearly 69<b>&nbsp;</b>per cent of Republican-leaning voters said they are satisfied with Trump as the party’s nominee.&nbsp;On the other hand, only 29 per cent of Democrat and Democratic-leaning voters are in favour of Biden. 64 per cent said they would prefer if the party put forward someone else.</p>

<h2><strong>What is Biden saying?</strong></h2>

<p>Biden said he would only consider dropping out of the race if a doctor told him directly that he had a medical condition that made that necessary.</p>

<p>“If I had some medical condition that emerged, if somebody, if doctors came to me and said, you got this problem and that problem,” Biden said in a recent&nbsp;interview.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US president&nbsp;conceded that he “made a serious mistake in the whole debate” and would re-evaluate his decision if one of his doctors changed their assessment of him.</p>

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<h2><strong>What are Biden's&nbsp;peers saying?</strong></h2>

<p>Former president Barack Obama, who steadfastly supported Biden&nbsp;during his term, has&nbsp;also now told allies that his once running mate&nbsp;needed to reconsider his re-election bid, according to news agency&nbsp;<em>AFP</em>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Obama is of the view that there was no path to victory for the 81-year-old who&nbsp;should "seriously consider the viability of his candidacy".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, former House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, earlier this week held a private conversation with Biden where she told the president that he could not beat Trump, come the November elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Similarly, Representative Adam Schiff, a key ally from California, urged the incumbent president&nbsp;to “pass the torch”. Schiff became the first Democrat leader to publically urge Biden to step aside since the failed assassination attempt against Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“A second Trump presidency will undermine the very foundation of our democracy, and I have serious concerns about whether the President can defeat Donald Trump in November,” Schiff said.</p>

<p>If Biden does step down, Democrats are pinning their hopes on Vice President Kamala Harris to take the fight to Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A civil war-like situation is brewing within the Democrat ranks where voters as well as leaders are no longer in favour of incumbent United States President Joe Biden continuing his re-election bid.

A civil war-like situation is brewing within the Democrat ranks where voters as well as leaders are no longer in favour of incumbent United States President Joe Biden continuing his re-election bid. According to a new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll, nearly two-thirds of Massachusetts Democrats and left-leaning voters want a nominee other than Biden to take on his Republican rival Donald Trump in November's election. While GOP lawmakers have uniformly embraced Trump with MAGA voters more united than ever after the failed assassination bid against the former president, the Democrats continue to wait anxiously about the future of their presidential nominee. Nearly 69 per cent of Republican-leaning voters said they are satisfied with Trump as the party’s nominee. On the other hand, only 29 per cent of Democrat and Democratic-leaning voters are in favour of Biden. 64 per cent said they would prefer if the party put forward someone else. What is Biden saying? Biden said he would only consider dropping out of the race if a doctor told him directly that he had a medical condition that made that necessary. “If I had some medical condition that emerged, if somebody, if doctors came to me and said, you got this problem and that problem,” Biden said in a recent interview. The US president conceded that he “made a serious mistake in the whole debate” and would re-evaluate his decision if one of his doctors changed their assessment of him. Watch | US Elections | RNC 2024 speech: Will close border for illegal immigrants: Trump × What are Biden's peers saying? Former president Barack Obama, who steadfastly supported Biden during his term, has also now told allies that his once running mate needed to reconsider his re-election bid, according to news agency AFP. Obama is of the view that there was no path to victory for the 81-year-old who should "seriously consider the viability of his candidacy". Meanwhile, former House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, earlier this week held a private conversation with Biden where she told the president that he could not beat Trump, come the November elections. Similarly, Representative Adam Schiff, a key ally from California, urged the incumbent president to “pass the torch”. Schiff became the first Democrat leader to publically urge Biden to step aside since the failed assassination attempt against Trump. “A second Trump presidency will undermine the very foundation of our democracy, and I have serious concerns about whether the President can defeat Donald Trump in November,” Schiff said. If Biden does step down, Democrats are pinning their hopes on Vice President Kamala Harris to take the fight to Trump. (With inputs from agencies)

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