Van Jones: Trump's Strength vs. Biden's Weakness, as Democrats Call for Withdrawal

CNN analyst Van Jones highlighted the stark contrast between President Biden's temporary suspension of his campaign due to COVID-19 and former President Trump's refusal to halt campaigning after an assassination attempt.

CNN analyst Van Jones has drawn attention to the significant differences between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden's responses to adversity, following Biden's COVID-19 diagnosis.

"There are a lot of people who want Biden to stay in," Jones said during a panel discussion covering the Republican National Convention. "A lot of those people pointing out that still grassroots love Joe Biden, but everybody doesn't agree. But today is a terrible day. If you pull back and look at this thing: strength versus weakness. A bullet couldn‘t stop Trump. A virus just stopped Biden."

Van Jones: Trump's Strength vs. Biden's Weakness, as Democrats Call for Withdrawal

Jones's observation highlights the stark contrast in the perceptions of the two leaders' respective abilities to withstand challenges. While Trump has often been portrayed as a resilient figure, Biden's diagnosis has raised questions about his physical and political stamina.

Biden's COVID-19 diagnosis has exacerbated the ongoing calls for him to leave the presidential race. Following his diagnosis, Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., became the 20th congressional Democrat to call for Biden's withdrawal, making him the highest-profile Democrat to publicly do so.

Van Jones: Trump's Strength vs. Biden's Weakness, as Democrats Call for Withdrawal

This announcement followed an AP-NORC survey that found 65% of Democrats want Biden to withdraw from the race, with only 37% satisfied with him as the nominee. About 70% of adults in general also said that Biden should leave the race.

The calls for Biden to withdraw reflect the growing dissatisfaction among some Democrats with his performance as a candidate. Earlier this month, NBC News' Chuck Todd remarked that "every Democrat kind of knows that this candidacy is over except the candidate."

Van Jones: Trump's Strength vs. Biden's Weakness, as Democrats Call for Withdrawal

Jones echoed this sentiment, noting that "The Democrats are coming apart. The Republicans are coming together. That's what's happening."

Biden's COVID-19 diagnosis and the subsequent calls for his withdrawal raise significant questions about the future of the Democratic race. If Biden were to leave the race, it would create a vacuum that could be filled by other Democratic candidates.

However, it remains to be seen whether any of the other Democratic candidates have the experience and support to challenge Trump effectively.