U.S President Joe Biden is standing firm, telling his party he's staying in the presidential race and calling for unity. But as questions about his fitness for the office arise, Biden’s health dominated a White House press briefing.

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U.S. President Joe Biden has confirmed his decision to remain in the presidential race, urging his party to unite behind him. This declaration comes amid growing concerns about his fitness for office, particularly regarding his health. Biden addressed these issues directly, emphatically denying rumors that he has been treated or medicated for Parkinson's disease.

In a recent press briefing, Biden's health was a significant topic of discussion, but no specific details about any treatments were divulged. The White House clarified that Biden has not been seen by a Parkinson's specialist nor is he taking medication for the condition. The president conveyed his frustration over calls from within his party to step aside, challenging any dissenters to compete against him in the upcoming election.

Biden also sent a personal letter to fellow Democrats, reiterating his commitment to the race and emphasizing the importance of defeating Donald Trump. He warned that internal conflicts within the Democratic Party would ultimately benefit Trump, urging his colleagues to present a united front.



Biden tells Democrats he won't quit the race

It was yet another can-you-believe-it moment at the White House. Guys, guys, guys, hold on a second. In the daily press briefing, the Joe Biden presidency in crisis. Crosstalk bordering on who could out shout who. I just, wait, hold on a second. That's what you should be able to answer by this point. No, no, no, no, no, no. The issue, whether reports are true that an expert on Parkinson's disease visited with Biden's White House doctor eight times in eight months. I am not going to devolve somebody's name or confirm someone. I'm not going to do that. That is as privacy for that person. Eventually, this bottom line. Has the president been treated for Parkinson's? No. Is he being treated for Parkinson's? No, he's not. Is he taking medication for Parkinson's? No. Look at my career. Earlier, Biden himself took to the airwaves, seemingly full on fed up with calls for him to end his bid for re-election from those who cite failing mental acuity. Biden called into a morning talk show unannounced and vented. I'm getting so frustrated by the elites in the party who they know so much more. If any of these guys don't think I should run against me, go ahead, announce the president. Challenge me at the convention. Since you took office, the White House has essentially... Flowing from the disastrous performance by Biden at that debate with Donald Trump. Everything we have to do with, uh, look... Now, multiple Democrats carry the same blunt message. The latest... I think he should step aside. I think it's become clear that he's not the best person to carry the Democratic message. But Biden continues to underline he's not going anywhere. In another dramatic step, sending this personal letter, as he put it, to fellow Democrats on Capitol Hill. I am firmly committed to staying in this race, he writes, and to beating Donald Trump. Any weakening of resolve only helps Trump and hurts us. It's time to come together. Signed, Joe Biden. And through all of this, Paul, a remarkably quiet Donald Trump. Yeah, you're right. Look, Trump is quiet because the conversation in this country is no longer about Donald Trump, the felon, or about any of what Democrats label Trump's extremist plans for America if he wins back the White House. Instead, the only conversation right now is about Joe Biden, the feeble old man. And as Biden himself puts it in that letter, Democrat Party infighting helps only one candidate, Donald Trump. All right, thank you, Paul.

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