Biden: Time to Step Down, Says Expert

President emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations and former U.S. diplomat Richard Haass demanded President Biden's handlers get him to step down as the presumptive Democratic nominee, citing concerns over age and fitness for office.

Former U.S. diplomat Richard Haass has urged President Biden's circle to convince him to step down as the presumptive Democratic nominee ahead of the 2024 election, citing concerns over his age and declining cognitive abilities.

Speaking on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Haass argued that Biden is not fit for another term in office due to his age and that there needs to be a "change." He pointed to Biden's age, noting that he would be 82 by the time he would take office if he won re-election and 86 by the end of his hypothetical second term. Haass emphasized that Biden's age raises questions about his physical and mental fitness to handle the demands of the presidency.

Biden: Time to Step Down, Says Expert

Haass also criticized Biden's mental state, suggesting that it has declined since the start of his presidency. He pointed to Biden's recent debate performance against former President Donald Trump as evidence of his cognitive issues.

"His debate performance not only called into question his ability to win re-election over Trump, but his ability to be a competent president for another four and a half years," Haass said.

Biden: Time to Step Down, Says Expert

Haass acknowledged that Trump is also "unfit" for office due to his temperament and character, but argued that Biden's declining mental state disqualifies him as well.

"That is why I think we really need to change. He needs to be urged to step down," Haass added.

Biden: Time to Step Down, Says Expert

Haass's comments echo concerns raised by some Democrats and liberal pundits about Biden's candidacy. In recent weeks, several commentators have questioned whether Biden is up to the task of running for re-election and serving a second term.

The White House and Biden campaign have not commented on Haass's remarks.

Haass's call for Biden to step down is a significant development, as it comes from a respected former diplomat and foreign policy expert. It remains to be seen whether Biden will listen to the advice of Haass and other critics and reconsider his plans to run for re-election.

In related news, Biden has reportedly expressed his admiration for MSNBC's "Morning Joe," often speaking to co-host Joe Scarborough about political issues and media coverage. However, if Biden watched the program recently, he would have seen Scarborough and other guests question his fitness for re-election.

The debate over Biden's candidacy is likely to continue in the coming months, as both Democrats and Republicans weigh their options for the 2024 election.