Hollywood director Rob Reiner, along with other prominent Democratic Party donors, are urging President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race due to concerns about his health, debate performance, and ability to govern effectively.
Hollywood director and major Democratic Party donor Rob Reiner has joined a growing chorus of high-profile supporters calling on President Biden to drop out of the 2024 race, citing concerns over his health and ability to govern effectively.
Reiner's call for Biden to withdraw comes after a disastrous debate performance in which the president appeared visibly confused at times, mouth agape, and frequently unable to complete sentences. This prompted widespread concern among Democrats, who are nearing a consensus that Biden is not equipped to lead the country for another four years.
Democrat Mega-Donors Call for Biden to Drop Out amid Concerns over Health and Competence
Prominent donor Abigail Disney, granddaughter of Walt Disney Company's co-founder Roy Disney, has also threatened to withhold cash to the Democratic Party until Biden steps down. "I intend to stop any contributions to the party unless and until they replace Biden at the top of the ticket," she told CNBC.
Hollywood showrunner and Democratic donor Damon Lindelof echoed these sentiments, penning a piece in Deadline calling on Biden to step down and urging Democrats to "stop giving" money to a candidate that needs to drop out.
Democrat Mega-Donors Call for Biden to Drop Out amid Concerns over Health and Competence
The growing calls for Biden to withdraw reflect a growing sense of urgency among Democrats, who fear that the party's chances of winning the 2024 election are dwindling. Biden's performance in the debate has raised serious doubts about his mental fitness and ability to handle the demands of the presidency.
Several media outlets have also voiced concern about Biden's health and competence. A recent New York Times article highlighted Biden's frequent gaffes and cognitive lapses, while CNN reported that some Democratic lawmakers are privately expressing doubts about his ability to serve another term.
Democrat Mega-Donors Call for Biden to Drop Out amid Concerns over Health and Competence
In response to the growing pressure, Biden has insisted that he is staying in the race. However, his insistence may not be enough to quell the growing unrest within the Democratic Party, which is facing a serious dilemma.
Should they continue to support Biden, risking a potential defeat in 2024? Or should they push him to step aside and risk alienating his loyal supporters? The decision will ultimately rest with the Democratic National Committee and the party's major donors, who have a significant influence over the party's platform and candidates.
Democrat Mega-Donors Call for Biden to Drop Out amid Concerns over Health and Competence
As of now, the calls for Biden to withdraw are growing louder, and the pressure on him to step down is intensifying. The next few weeks will be crucial in determining whether Biden will continue his bid for re-election or bow to the growing chorus of voices urging him to drop out.
