U.S President Joe Biden is currently facing physical and political isolation due to the COVID-19 test findings, amidst growing calls from Democrats for him to drop his reelection campaign against Donald Trump.
Recent statements from party leaders to the president have included Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House of Representatives Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries that the president’s chances of winning the November election are slim and that a potential defeat could jeopardise the party’s hopes of taking control of either chamber of Congress.
Former President Barack Obama, with whom Biden served as vice president for eight years, has also reportedly advised political allies that Biden’s chances of winning are dwindling.
Earlier this week, California Congressman Adam Schiff, one of Trump’s most vociferous critics and a close associate of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who still has significant power in the party, called on Biden to withdraw from the race.
Actor and Biden fundraiser George Clooney has called on the president to end his campaign.
Another top Democratic fundraiser, movie producer Jeffrey Katzenberg, has warned the president that major donors are reluctant to keep funds flowing.
U.S. news accounts say Biden has been listening to fellow Democrats’ concerns.
But the 81-year-old candidate is not showing signs he is about to drop out.
