US-House Speaker Johnson calls for Biden's 'immediate' resignation
Biden had previously withdrawn his candidacy for the presidential election in November. "I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country if I step aside and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term", the 81-year-old declared on X. He would provide US citizens in detail about his decision during the coming week.
Biden has been under heavy pressure within his own party since his disastrous TV debate performance against his challenger Donald Trump at the end of June. More than 30 members of the House of Representatives and several Senators from the Democratic ranks had called for Biden's resignation due to doubts about his physical and mental fitness for a second term.
Even on Friday, the President had rejected the demands for withdrawal from the race for the White House and announced that he would resume his campaign rallies after his Corona illness in the coming week.
- Despite Biden's decision to step aside from the Presidential election, speculations about his replacement began circulating in the U.S. House of Representatives, with Representative Mike Johnson expressing his interest in the role of the Speaker.
- The withdrawal of Biden from the presidential race has put the Democratic Party in a complicated position, as they look towards the forthcoming U.S. House of Representatives elections, with Biden's vice-president, Joe Bidens, now potentially leading the ticket.
- On Sunday, Johnson announced his intentions to meet with President Biden to discuss the current political climate and the future of the Democratic Party, emphasizing the need for an immediate transition plan.
- Meanwhile, concerns about the precedent set by Biden's withdrawal are resonating within the political sphere, with some commentators suggesting it could influence future election strategies and underscore the fragility of American democracy.
- With the presidential election just a few months away, the controversy surrounding Biden's withdrawal is casting a long shadow over the Democratic Party, and pundits predict turbulent times ahead for the Bidens and the White House.
