Biden's Cognitive Decline on Display in CNN Debate, Media Calls for Withdrawal

President Biden's poor performance in the CNN debate has raised concerns about his cognitive abilities, with media figures openly calling for him to withdraw from the race.

President Biden's disastrous performance in the CNN debate has sent shockwaves through the media and political landscape. Members of the press have openly called for him to withdraw from the presidential race after his display of cognitive decline and lack of vigor.

New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof led the charge, urging Biden to "reflect on this debate performance" and "announce his decision to withdraw." Kristof suggested that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, or Commerce Sec. Gina Raimondo could step in and defeat Trump.

Biden's Cognitive Decline on Display in CNN Debate, Media Calls for Withdrawal

Lincoln Project co-founder Steve Schmidt declared that "Biden will be a one-term president" and called on him to step aside so that a Democrat with a better chance of winning can take on Trump. Alyssa Farah Griffin of "The View" urged Biden to "put the country first" and allow another Democrat to run.

Financial Times associate editor Edward Luce panicked, calling the debate a "disaster" and urging Democrats to "end their self-imposed censorship on Biden and fix this." The Young Turks' Cenk Uygur exclaimed that Biden "looks and sounds ancient" and that "They have to pull him!!!"

Biden's Cognitive Decline on Display in CNN Debate, Media Calls for Withdrawal

The popular aggregate website Drudge Report ran the blared the headline "OPERATION: REPLACE BIDEN," highlighting the desperation among some Democrats to find an alternative candidate.

CNN commentator Van Jones, who famously cried on-air when Biden was projected to win in 2020, offered an emotional plea for the president to step aside. Jones said that Biden "failed to restore confidence" and that "there’s a lot of people who are going to want to see him consider taking a different course now."

Biden's Cognitive Decline on Display in CNN Debate, Media Calls for Withdrawal

The media's reaction to Biden's debate performance is a stark contrast to the praise he received during the same event in 2020. Back then, he was widely seen as a steady and experienced leader, providing a stark contrast to President Trump's chaotic demeanor.

However, Biden's cognitive decline has become increasingly evident since taking office, raising questions about his ability to effectively lead the country. The debate performance, which saw him struggling to articulate his thoughts and frequently losing his train of thought, has only served to intensify these concerns.

Biden's Cognitive Decline on Display in CNN Debate, Media Calls for Withdrawal

With just two months until the Democratic National Convention, there is growing pressure on Biden to withdraw from the race and allow a more viable candidate to take his place. The media's open calls for his withdrawal are a clear indication that his presidency may be nearing an end.