NBC political analyst Chuck Todd casts aspersions on Biden's presidential narrative, citing his refusal to withdraw from 2024 race and comments from a cabinet secretary expressing reservations about his fitness to serve again.
President Biden's presidency has been thrown into turmoil following a disastrous debate performance and a subsequent wave of criticism. NBC News chief political analyst Chuck Todd has joined the chorus of voices questioning Biden's suitability for a second term.
On Wednesday's installment of his podcast "The Chuck Toddcast," Todd called out Biden for implying during the 2020 election that he intended to serve only one term. "I still can't believe he ran for president in the first place, given that his family was in crisis in 2018," Todd said. "I can't believe he put his family through this."
Biden's Presidency Faces Critical Crossroads as Doubts and Criticism Mount
Todd went on to criticize Biden's refusal to bow out of the 2024 race, suggesting that his personal ambition is taking precedence over the best interests of the country. "I think the entire narrative on Joe Biden is going to change...That he was he's always been everything has been about his ambition," Todd added.
Todd also revealed that a "senior cabinet secretary" confided in him two years ago that Biden was not fit to run again. "I don't have a lot of interaction with him," the cabinet secretary reportedly said. "This is a pretty senior cabinet secretary."
Biden's Presidency Faces Critical Crossroads as Doubts and Criticism Mount
The podcast bombshell comes amidst growing calls for Biden to step aside. More than a dozen Democratic lawmakers and prominent media figures have urged him to withdraw from the race. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi added to the speculation on Wednesday, stating that "I want him to do whatever he decides."
The criticism follows Biden's widely panned debate performance, which has become a political earthquake. The President's declining mental acuity and lack of energy have been cited as major concerns. Behind-the-scenes accounts from interviewers have shed light on Biden's frail and declining condition.
Biden's Presidency Faces Critical Crossroads as Doubts and Criticism Mount
Another blow came from Hollywood liberal George Clooney, who penned a scathing op-ed in The New York Times, calling for a new nominee on the Democratic ticket. Clooney, who hosted a star-studded Biden fundraiser last month, painted a stark picture of the President's current state. "He was the same man we all witnessed at the debate," Clooney wrote.
President Biden's 2024 campaign has been clouded with uncertainty and doubt. The calls for his withdrawal, coupled with Todd's sharp criticism and Clooney's scathing op-ed, have cast a long shadow over his presidency. As the 2024 election approaches, Biden's ability to lead the nation remains a pressing question that will shape the future of American politics.
Biden's Presidency Faces Critical Crossroads as Doubts and Criticism Mount
