The ramifications of the political debate that took place last week between the candidates of the U.S. elections, current President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, are still unfolding. After prominent members of the Democratic Party dismissed the possibility of replacing President Biden as the party's nominee, following what was deemed a weak performance in the debate, it appears that Biden's family holds a different view.
A new American report revealed that the Biden family is urging the president to remain in the race, according to the "New York Times." Sources added that Biden held a meeting with his wife, children, and grandchildren at Camp David, in a session where they tried to find a way to alleviate the concerns of Democrats. The report also mentioned that the president's relatives are fully aware of how poorly he performed against former President Donald Trump, yet they still believe he is capable of serving for another four years and showing that to the American people.
It was noted that Biden sought ideas from advisors on how to move forward while his staff discussed whether he should hold a press conference or sit for interviews to defend himself and change the narrative, but no decision had been made yet. The campaign set what could be a critical call with the National Finance Committee for Monday to help calm the situation.
Additionally, one of the strongest voices urging Biden to resist the pressure to withdraw was his son, Hunter Biden, who the president has long relied upon for advice. Hunter Biden wants Americans to see the version of his father that he knows, as the man in charge of the facts, rather than the faltering and elderly president the American public witnessed on Thursday night.
One source familiar with the situation stated that "the entire family is united" and firmly added that the president has not withdrawn from the race nor discussed doing so. The family encouraged him by urging, "Get up and keep fighting."
It is notable that Democratic circles in the U.S. have been experiencing severe anxiety for days regarding Biden's situation and what may result from the elections on November 5. While Democratic party leaders decisively rejected calls for their party to select a younger presidential candidate, calls for Biden to step back from running continue to grow.
Moreover, a CBS poll conducted after the debate indicated a jump in the number of Democrats who believe Biden should not run for president, with this percentage increasing by ten points to 46% from 36% in February. Republicans also fiercely criticized what Democrats said regarding Biden's declining performance in the debate as a one-time event that will not be repeated.
