How is Biden’s team reacting to the political development? Biden under pressure to step down

According to various news reports, there is utter chaos in the White House. Many of the staff members are confused and alarmed as pressure builds on President Joe Biden to step down from the presidential race. Recently, many donors including the Disney Heiress have indicated that they would stop funding the Democrats if Biden continues to contest the upcoming presidential election. There are doubts regarding his election campaign and if he will be able to complete a second term in office. It has also been reported that Biden’s close aides are shielding him from the public glare. The White House has dismissed reports of Biden stepping down from the presidential bid.

Are the senior officials ‘unresponsive’?

While externally there are calls for Biden’s resignation, Axios reported that there is complete chaos within the White House. Many officials have said that there is no news regarding Biden’s continuation and it is only making some officials nervous. The president has been facing concerns regarding a ‘cognitive decline’. There have been multiple occasions when Biden has fumbled. Senior officials in Biden’s administration also have not made an effort to reach out to the other staff in the White House and allay their concerns. While Biden has most recently said that he is going to contest the election, he said that he will defeat Trump. This has done little to address the concerns of this officials as well as party members.

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Shielding Biden:

White House officials have pointed out that there are three main members of Biden’s team who are actively shielding him from his lapses. They said that while initially no one suspected anything, it is a disservice to the President now.

There are three main individuals in focus. They are Deputy Chief of Staff Annie Tomasini, Anthony Bernal who is the top advisor to the First Lady and Ashley Williams who is the part of the office of the Deputy Chief of Staff.

On many occasions they have shielded Biden and defended him after the lapses. The president is reported to be dependent on these three individuals who even go to the extent of reminding of the names of individuals who he has interacted with in the past.

Response of the White House:

The White House said that the staff who are a part of Biden’s team are accomplished individuals who carry out their duties in a professional manner. They rejected these reports.

FAQs:

Is the health of an individual considered when they contest the election to the office of the US President?
The Constitution of the US does not lay down any condition pertaining to the health of a candidate who is seeking to contest the election to the office of the US President. There are conditions to be followed once an individual assumes office.

Is Joe Biden unfit?
News reports have indicated that there is a cognitive decline in the US President. Many donors have in recent times called for his ouster.