In a startling development, multiple sources have disclosed that President Joe Biden intends to withdraw from the presidential election as soon as this weekend, with Sunday being the most probable day for the announcement. This revelation was made by journalist and Newsmax commentator Mark Halperin during his appearance on "Carl Higbie FRONTLINE" at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
"According to multiple Democratic sources, this is happening all of a sudden," Halperin shared. "Everyone said it would happen gradually and then all at once. And that's what's happening. According to my sources, President Biden has agreed to step down as the Democratic nominee. It will happen as early as this weekend."
Halperin noted that a speech has already been prepared for Biden, who will remain in office but is not expected to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. Instead, it is anticipated that Biden will call for an open process during the Democratic convention in Chicago, allowing Vice President Harris and other candidates to vie for the nomination.
The news first broke earlier Thursday on Halperin's X account, where he detailed Harris's potential running mates, including Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. These developments come amid mounting pressure from prominent Democrats, including former President Barack Obama, urging Biden to reconsider his campaign against former President Donald Trump. Concerns have been raised about Biden's ability to secure another term and the potential negative impact on down-ticket candidates, risking Democratic control of the House and the Senate.
The urgency for Biden to step aside increased following his underwhelming performance in a recent debate with Trump, which many observers criticized as disastrous. As the Democratic National Convention approaches, all eyes will be on the unfolding political landscape and the potential reshuffling of the party's leadership.
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