CNN's Van Jones noted Wednesday night that President Joe Biden was “stopped” by COVID-19, while former President Donald Trump couldn't be stopped by a “bullet,” portraying the Democratic Party as “unraveling.”
During CNN's coverage of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the panel discussed the growing pressure Biden is facing as lawmakers continue to call for him to step down as the party's presidential nominee in 2024. During the discussion, Jones said Wednesday's announcement that Biden had tested positive for COVID-19 marked a “terrible day” for the Democratic Party. (RELATED: Chuck Schumer reportedly 'forced' Biden to drop out of race)
“There are a lot of people who want Biden to stay. I just want to keep pointing out, there's still grassroots love for Joe Biden, not everyone agrees. But today is a terrible day. If you take a step back and look at this situation, you see strengths and weaknesses. Bullets didn't stop Trump, but a virus stopped Biden,” Jones said. “The nominee of this party is [Republicans] “They're being played. Biden is being played by his own party. Democrats are splitting apart. Republicans are uniting. That's what's happening. And at some point, this party has to face up to that reality.”
Trump appeared at the Republican National Convention late Monday, just days after the assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The president was scheduled to appear on stage Wednesday at a Las Vegas conference of Latino civil rights group UnidosUS, CNN reported. reportBut while speaking to attendees, Unidos US President and CEO Jeanette Murguía said Biden had called her to express his “deep disappointment” at not being able to attend.
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In addition to Biden testing positive for COVID-19, reports have emerged that Senate Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer “strongly” urged Biden to resign during a one-on-one meeting on Saturday. according to To ABC News Washington Bureau Chief Jonathan Karl.
“I was told about the meeting in Rehoboth, Delaware, it was a private meeting between the Senate Majority Leader and the president, and Chuck Schumer made a strong case that it would be better for Biden, it would be better for the Democratic Party and it would be better for the country if he dropped out of the race,” Kahl said Wednesday.
The ABC host also noted that House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries echoed the president's sentiments during a July 11 meeting. Confirmed But it was not clear what specifically was discussed during his meeting with the president's lawmakers on July 12.
Biden's poor debate performance has led to a growing number of Democrats in both the House and the Senate calling for him to step down as a candidate.
Despite the urging, Biden has remained firm in his intention to run against former President Donald Trump, with a White House spokesman telling the Daily Caller News Foundation that Biden has no plans to change course and will remain a candidate in November.
The White House confirmed that Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be self-isolating at his Delaware home for the next few days.
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