A group of former Democratic congressional members indicated that "President Biden will serve the country he loves best by allowing other Democrats to run for the presidency; we ask him to make this decision." The group warned the U.S. president that "his participation in the presidential election will not only result in his defeat and Donald Trump's victory but could also undermine the positions of Democrats in Congress and local legislative bodies." Additionally, the editorial boards of the "New York Times" and the "Wall Street Journal" demanded that Biden withdraw from the presidential race. According to the "New York Times," Biden's declining condition has significantly worsened in recent months, becoming increasingly concerning, especially after his poor debate performance against Trump.