Staff Reports
Joe Biden has decided to abruptly exit the Presidential race, a development that has sent shockwaves through the political world. In a rather unconventional move, he posted a screenshot on X/Twitter announcing his departure and promising a speech later in the week to explain the details. Yet, rather than curiosity, this has raised more questions than answers—questions such as, how is Biden’s health, and can he even fulfill his obligations as President for the remainder of his term?
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
Biden had previously stated that he would only drop out if a higher power or a serious health issue intervened. He also claimed to dismiss the various polls painting him as less than a viable candidate. So, the burning question now becomes: what changed since those bold proclamations? The American public deserves transparency regarding his health and the reasons behind this sudden withdrawal.
The historical comparison to Lyndon B. Johnson’s withdrawal in 1968 is insightful, although the circumstances are vastly different. Johnson, who did not actively campaign that year, faced mounting pressure after an unexpected challenge in the primaries, leading to his exit. In Biden’s case, there were no primaries, and the decision seemed more rushed than calculated. Last week’s sudden withdrawal from the public eye—canceled events, a supposed COVID scare, and a somewhat shaky departure from an aircraft—has left people doubting whether their President will be able to carry out his duties moving forward.
Biden’s brother, Frank, has added fuel to the speculation fire, candidly expressing concerns over Joe’s health and the impact it had on the decision to step down. Whereas Frank’s opinions could be viewed as brotherly concern, it may also be interpreted as a candid admission that Joe Biden’s health is, in fact, an issue. Ironically, his remarks were met with backlash from unnamed sources within the Biden camp, who seemed more interested in discrediting Frank than providing clarity about the President’s capabilities.
Should Americans feel confident in their President? Given that the last they saw of Biden was him struggling to get into a motorcade, the urgency for decisive clarity has never been greater. Johnson returned to clarify his own situation when he stepped down, and the current administration owes the American people a similar explanation. It’s not just a matter of curiosity; it’s about national security and the leadership of the free world, which shouldn’t be left to chance.
Lastly, one has to raise concerns about Kamala Harris’ political ambitions. If Biden truly cannot perform, then the question shifts to whether he should indeed pass the reins to Harris rather than allow her to run for a position that, in a sense of fairness, she might not be legitimately entitled to. America needs a leader who can stand at the helm of power, not someone who is off in the background while the world keeps turning. If Biden can’t uphold his end of the bargain as President, it’s imperative that the nation addresses these leadership voids before it’s too late. The American people deserve better than an absentee president; they deserve a leader committed to fulfilling every aspect of their constitutional obligations.
