The New York Times asked Joe Biden to resign from his candidacy

In an editorial published by the editorial board of the mediaBiden, 81, is described as “the shadow of a great public servant” and it is argued that the recent television confrontation between the president and Trump showed that the president “failed his own test.”

Along these lines, the article argues that “the greatest public service” Biden can offer now is to announce his withdrawal from the electoral race.

This request arises despite the fact that Biden claims to be fully qualified to continue in office. His performance in the debate was overshadowed by the Democratic leader’s hesitant tone when addressing certain issues, the blank spaces and unfinished sentences, among other issues.

“He is no longer the man he was four years ago,” The Times pointed out in a critical tone while considering that the head of the White House failed during the debate in his attempt to “convince the American public that he was up to the formidable demands.”

His development in the debate also generated alarm among Democrats. Since then, party leaders have avoided making public statements on the matter, preferring to hold private conversations.

Despite not considering a new Biden candidacy appropriate, the Times He highlighted his management as president as “admirable” Over the past few years, the paper wrote: “Under his leadership, the nation has prospered and begun to address a number of long-term challenges, as well as the wounds opened by Trump, which thanks to him have begun to heal.”

Biden admits poor performance in debate, but vows to defeat Trump

After the debate, President Joe Biden confirmed that he intends to defeat his Republican rival Donald Trump in the presidential elections to be held in November, without giving any signs that he will abandon the race after a inconsistent performance that worried his fellow Democrats.

“I know I’m not a young man, to put it bluntly,” Biden said at a campaign event a day after his face-to-face with his Republican rival. “I don’t walk or talk with the same fluency as before, but I know how to tell the truth,” he defended himself. the current president.

He also said he would not run for office if he did not believe “with all his heart and soul” that he could meet the demands of the position, stressing the importance of the election.

For his part, Trump himself expressed that he does not believe that Biden will withdraw from the race, arguing that “He’s doing better in the polls than any other Democrat.”

As he assumes his responsibilities as president, continues his campaign with the help of his wife, Jill Bidenwho is actively involved in his re-election. Despite the setback in the debate, the Biden team expects negative impact to dissipate by Novemberfocusing on Trump’s “lies” and concern for democracy.