New York Times opinion writer Ross Douthat called for President Biden to step aside, citing the 81-year-old’s “decline” in a surprise Saturday op-ed. “Joe Biden should not be running for re-election,” Douthat wrote. 3 President Biden has been slammed by critics over his age and apparent decline, after making several gaffes. Getty Images3 Douthat suggested that President Biden step aside during the Democratic National Convention and have the delegates choose his successor. REUTERSMost recently, he confused the presidents of Mexico and Egypt in an embarrassing public address in which he attempted to insist his memory was fine.

Source: New York Times February 12, 2024 18:37 UTC