PRESIDENT BIDEN'S NEWS CONFERENCE DID NOT APPEASE CRITICS WITHIN HIS OWN PARTY, WHO CONTINUE TO EXPRESS CONCERNS AND DOUBTS ABOUT HIS LEADERSHIP AND ABILITY TO SERVE AT 81.

Despite a more composed performance at a press conference, President Joe Biden's fitness for office remains a concern for critics within his own party. Three additional Democratic politicians have joined the growing chorus calling for him to withdraw from the presidential race, citing his recent gaffes and perceived incompetence. The list of defectors now totals 19, including donors like George Clooney. Even former President Barack Obama and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi have privately expressed doubts about Biden's ability to defeat Donald Trump in the 2024 election, signaling a deepening crisis for his campaign.