In a shocking turn of events, George Clooney, in an editorial for the New York Times, urged President Joe Biden to abandon his reelection bid. The call came after a brutal day that saw mounting pressure from high-profile figures like Nancy Pelosi. As Biden, 81, tried to assert his leadership at a NATO summit, concerns have been raised about his fitness following a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump. Senator Peter Welch became the first to explicitly ask Biden to withdraw, citing concerns over his age.
Clooney, who recently co-hosted a fundraiser for Biden, criticized the president’s recent lackluster performances and predicted a loss for Democrats in the upcoming election. Despite Biden’s commitment to run again, feedback from Democrats is overwhelmingly negative, with Pelosi suggesting he delay a decision until after the NATO summit. With increasing scrutiny on his health and abilities, Biden faces an uphill battle to convince voters of his suitability for a second term.