Rumors swirl as President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 shortly after mentioning potential withdrawal from the race if afflicted by a health issue.
Biden scrapped his Las Vegas appearance after the COVID diagnosis, missing out on addressing over 1,500 Latino advocates in Nevada, a significant state in the 2024 presidential race.
The timing of Biden’s COVID-19 confirmation, following a lackluster debate performance against Donald Trump in June, has stirred discussions on him stepping down. Democratic Representative Adam Schiff has even called for Biden to abandon his campaign.
Although Biden’s campaign reaffirmed his commitment to the race, his previous remarks on considering withdrawal due to a medical condition, as stated in an upcoming interview with Black Entertainment Television (BET), have raised questions on his campaign’s future.
Various social media posts speculate on Biden’s diagnosis, with concerns about his health and its potential impact on the election campaign.
Notably, a video showing Biden boarding Air Force One triggered further discussions about his health status post-COVID diagnosis.
Despite these speculations, Biden, through his social media accounts, assured the public that he was feeling well and would be isolating per health guidelines.
His post on social media expressing being “sick” referred to concerns about campaign financing rather than his COVID diagnosis, adding a link for campaign donations.
The White House revealed that Biden had mild symptoms and would be recuperating at his Delaware residence.
