Several major newspapers’ editorial boards are calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 race after his poor performance in the first presidential debate with Donald Trump. Despite calls to suspend his reelection campaign, Biden has vowed to beat Trump in November. Democratic strategists and pundits have questioned their support for Biden following the debate, but his top allies continue to back him. However, some media outlets, such as The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and The Economist, are calling on Biden to suspend his campaign. The New York Times argues Biden should leave the race “to serve his country,” The Chicago Tribune calls his campaign for a second term a “ridiculous idea,” The Washington Post criticizes his “calamitous” debate performance, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution says he should withdraw for the good of the nation, and The Economist suggests he should make way for another Democratic candidate. These newspapers question Biden’s electability in 2024 and suggest that other Democratic leaders may be better equipped to challenge Trump. Overall, there is growing concern among some media outlets about Biden’s ability to lead the country and defeat Trump in the upcoming election.
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Major newspapers call for Biden to withdraw from race, including NYT, Chicago Tribune, and Washington Post
