Washington, D.C., July 3, 2024 – With the 60th US presidential election looming in November, current President Joe Biden has faced significant backlash following a challenging debate performance against Republican candidate Donald Trump. The debate, held last week, has intensified discussions within the Democratic Party about Biden's candidacy.

Despite mounting internal pressure to withdraw, the 81-year-old president reaffirmed on Wednesday that he will remain in the race. In a conversation with his campaign staff, Biden declared, "Clearly it is possible for me. To put it bluntly, I can, I am fighting, and no one can take me down." He further emphasized his commitment, stating, "I am not giving up the fight. I am at the end of the election race and we are going to win."

Biden's comments come amid media reports suggesting that his party is increasingly concerned about his viability as a candidate. These reports indicate that if Biden cannot convincingly demonstrate his capacity to effectively serve, he may face calls to step aside.

However, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre dismissed these concerns, asserting that Biden is unequivocally committed to running in the election. "It can be said clearly that he is in the running for the election," she stated on behalf of the president.

Questions about Biden's age and physical and mental fitness have been magnified by his recent debate performance, where he struggled to deliver coherent responses. This has fueled speculation both within and outside the Democratic Party about his potential to lead in the final stretch of the election.

As the campaign progresses, all eyes will be on Biden as he strives to prove his detractors wrong and secure a second term in office.