This week’s global cover story discusses the reasons why Joe Biden needs to withdraw from the presidential race. The debate was difficult to watch as Biden struggled to remember words and facts, but the aftermath with the campaign’s attempts to cover up his struggles has been even worse. The dishonesty displayed by his campaign only serves to provoke contempt from the public, as it denies what millions of Americans witnessed firsthand.
Democrats have long argued that Donald Trump is unfit to be president, but the debate and its fallout have highlighted Biden’s own unfit nature. His mental decline is evident, and his insistence that he is still capable of leading the country is misguided. Aided by his family, senior staff, and Democratic elites, Biden continues to push the narrative that he is up for the challenge, despite evidence to the contrary. This lie undermines his claim that this election is a battle between right and wrong, tarnishing his legacy of accomplishment and decency.
It is time for senior Democrats to acknowledge the truth and call for a change. Despite the late stage of the campaign, it is not too late to make a shift and choose a more suitable candidate. Biden’s refusal to step down only prolongs the inevitable and risks further damage to his reputation. It is time for a new direction in the presidential race.