CNN analyst Van Jones draws attention to the stark contrast between Biden's decision to pause his campaign due to COVID-19 and Trump's continued campaigning after an assassination attempt.
CNN political commentator Van Jones has highlighted a stark contrast between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden's responses to health challenges, following Biden's positive COVID-19 test.
While Biden has paused his campaign activities and entered quarantine, Trump has continued to hold rallies and public events despite a recent assassination attempt against him.
Van Jones Highlights Stark Contrast Between Biden and Trump's Responses to Health Challenges
According to Jones, this difference signifies a weakness in Biden compared to Trump's perceived strength. "A bullet couldn't stop Trump. A virus just stopped Biden," Jones said.
He also pointed out that Biden's diagnosis has fueled calls from some Democrats for him to step down from the presidential race, while the Republican Party remains united behind Trump.
Van Jones Highlights Stark Contrast Between Biden and Trump's Responses to Health Challenges
"Biden's getting his butt kicked by his own party. The Democrats are coming apart. The Republicans are coming together," Jones noted.
Chuck Todd of NBC News echoed Jones' sentiments, suggesting that many Democrats believe Biden's candidacy is over.
Van Jones Highlights Stark Contrast Between Biden and Trump's Responses to Health Challenges
"We're bordering on 'Sixth Sense' Bruce Willis territory where every Democrat kind of knows that this candidacy is over except the candidate," Todd said.
Prior to Biden's diagnosis, a growing number of congressional Democrats, including Rep. Adam Schiff, had called for Biden to leave the race. An AP-NORC survey also found that 65% of Democrats support Biden withdrawing, with only 37% satisfied with him as the nominee.
The survey was conducted before the assassination attempt against Trump, which reportedly occurred after the majority of respondents had completed the survey.
Despite the challenges and criticism he faces, Biden has remained committed to his campaign. He has continued to participate in virtual events and delivered speeches via video conference.
However, his diagnosis and the subsequent calls for him to step down raise questions about the viability of his candidacy and the future of the Democratic Party.
