Vance Calls for Biden’s Resignation Over Leadership Concerns

Vice presidential nominee Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) is urging President Joe Biden to step down from his position following the president’s decision to forego a re-election campaign amidst concerns regarding his cognitive abilities.

Vance, selected as the running mate for former President Donald Trump on the inaugural day of the Republican National Convention this month, articulated that if Biden is perceived as incapable of running for office, he should likewise resign from the presidency.

“Everyone who called on Joe Biden to stop running without also calling on him to resign the presidency is engaged in an absurd level of cynicism,” Vance asserted on X. “If you can’t run, you can’t serve. He should resign now.”

Biden, however, declared in an address last month his intention to serve until the end of his term, which concludes on January 20, 2025. Frustration has simmered within Biden’s inner circle, as well as with the president himself, amidst a barrage of calls to withdraw following a lackluster debate performance and poor polling results.

According to reports from NBC News, Biden felt “isolated, frustrated, and angry,” attributing his sentiments to what he perceived as a betrayal by allies during a crucial juncture. An insider remarked, “He’s really pissed off.”

Despite spending the weekend prior to his withdrawal with a group of close advisers and family, key figures such as Vice President Kamala Harris, White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients, and Campaign Chair Jen O’Malley Dillon were notably absent.

Advisers who spoke to the media emphasized that Biden lacked a viable path to victory. “It became a no-win situation, a self-fulfilling prophecy,” noted former White House official Cedric Richmond. “Without financial backing and support, it’s impossible to win, and he’s always prioritized country and party.”

Supporters of Biden expressed their frustration towards members of the Democratic Party who urged him to step aside instead of consistently rallying behind him.

In a recent national survey carried out by Rasmussen Reports, Donald Trump is leading Vice President Kamala Harris by three percentage points.

“Trump came out ahead 49% to 46%. That represents a slight increase for Harris, who previously trailed Trump 45% to 49% in Rasmussen’s poll last week. When factoring in third-party contenders, Trump maintained his advantage, leading 47% to Harris’ 45%, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at 4% and all others at 1% or below,” the New York Post reported.

“Rasmussen’s findings, however, are considered an outlier among recent national polling results. The conservative firm has frequently diverged from other leading pollsters. In 2016, Rasmussen was one of the more accurate predictors of the final outcome. Currently, Harris holds an average 2-point lead over Trump according to the latest RealClearPolitics aggregate in a multi-candidate field. In a direct matchup, her advantage diminishes to 1.5 points,” the Post added.