Members of the Democratic Party remain divided over whether Joe Biden should drop out of the U.S. presidential race or if the party needs to come together and fight a common enemy — Donald Trump.

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Members of the Democratic Party remain divided over whether Joe Biden should continue in the U.S. presidential race or if the party should focus on a shared goal—defeating Donald Trump. Concerns about Biden's mental acuity and age have been amplified following a debate performance against Trump, which has led to some lawmakers urging him to end his campaign. A seventh Democratic lawmaker has publicly called for Biden to step down, citing apprehensions about his ability to win.

Despite these concerns, many Democrats continue to show support for Biden. The phrase "We are riding with Biden" echoed in the U.S. Capitol amid discussions on his future. The intra-party debate has drawn attention away from their primary objective of preventing another term for Trump. To unify, some Democrats argue for the need to refocus on highlighting the perceived dangers posed by Trump, who has been labeled as a dangerous figure by his opponents.

Biden recently spoke at the NATO summit in Washington, where he was noted for not losing his train of thought during his speech. Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, was even asked about Biden's age and mental acuity. Meanwhile, Trump, carrying an air of confidence, has continued to challenge Biden to another debate, illustrating the ongoing tension between the two.



Democrats divided over Joe Biden's future

With his political future in the balance when Joe Biden walked out on stage at the NATO summit in Washington a key headline afterward he didn't lose his train of thought. Good evening. Yes, scripted remarks and yes with teleprompters. Earlier, Biden's abilities even put to Justin Trudeau. Mr. Prime Minister, do you have any concerns about Biden's age or mental acuity? Good to see everyone here this morning. Ever since his stumbling performance at that debate with former President Donald Trump Biden's fitness for office has been the issue in the contest for the White House. Now, a seventh Democratic lawmaker is publicly calling for Biden to end his campaign in a statement saying, I'm asking that he declare that he won't run. We have concerns about the President. Joe Biden is the nominee. All day in the U.S. Capitol, Democrats met to talk about Biden's mental acuity. Many still stand with him. We are riding with Biden. We are riding with Biden. But there remain the others. He just has to step down because he can't win. The debate cannot be unseen. Highlighting their fear if Biden stays in, Donald Trump wins in November. He shouldn't leave a legacy that endangers us that we surrender to a tyrant. And yet, as Biden emphasizes he's not leaving, for other Democrats, a realization all this infighting is costing them already. Now, signaling if he's staying, they've got to reframe those headlines. Talk about the importance of preventing Donald Trump from ever setting foot in the White House. It's because Donald Trump is dangerous. He is a convicted felon, an adjudicated sex predator, a wannabe dictator. Paul, Biden was more assured in tonight's speech, but will that dampen calls for him to step aside? Yeah, well, here's the challenge Biden faces on that. Everything he does is now seen through the prism of his performance in that debate. So much damage has already been done. Tonight, at a rally in Florida, Donald Trump, with teleprompters, challenged Joe Biden to another debate anywhere, anytime. And, by the way, a round of golf as well. All, as Trump put it, to give Biden a chance to prove he's got what it takes. Trump's message now is that Biden is weak. Trump had the air of a candidate who knows he's been given a gift with all of this and is now supremely confident going forward. Paul Hunter in Washington. Thank you, Paul.

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