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On top of hosting this year’s NATO Summit for 31 U.S. allies, President Joe Biden will participate in a press conference Thursday as the world continues to rigorously examine his competence and coherence since his botched debate performance.
All eyes have locked onto Biden at the Washington summit marking the 75th anniversary of the NATO alliance as he reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the intergovernmental group. Since his dismal debate appearance with former president Donald Trump two weeks ago, some Democrats have openly questioned whether he should represent the party with others directly urging him to drop out of the race altogether.
“Joe Biden is a patriot but is no longer the best candidate to defeat Trump,” Rep. Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., who represents a swing district, said in a statement Wednesday. “For the good of our country, I am asking Joe Biden to step aside − to deliver on his promise to be a bridge to a new generation of leaders”
