'He’s getting feisty': Joe Biden trolled as he claps back at top Democrats doubting his 2024 bid

WASHINGTON, DC: President Joe Biden is not budging in his decision to continue his re-election campaign, despite increasing pressure from within his party to step aside.

He has announced plans to "get back on the campaign trail next week," even as prominent Democrats urge him to reconsider.

Internal party tensions and advice to Joe Biden 

Notable Democratic figures, including former President Barack Obama, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Senator Chuck Schumer, have reportedly advised the 81-year-old President to bow out. A source close to Biden shot back, recalling past mistakes by these same leaders.

"Can we all just remember for a minute that these same people who are trying to push Joe Biden out are the same people who gave us all Donald Trump?" the source told NBC News. They continued, "In 2015, Obama, Pelosi, and Schumer pushed Biden aside in favor of Hillary; they were wrong then, and they are wrong now."

The source highlighted the misleading nature of polls leading up to the 2016 election, where former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared to be leading by significant margins.

"How did all this work out for everyone in 2016? Perhaps we should learn a few lessons from 2016; one of them is polls are BS — just ask Secretary Clinton. And two, maybe, just maybe, Joe Biden is more in touch with actual Americans than Obama-Pelosi-Schumer?"

The Biden camp's defense comes amidst growing speculation about the President's mental and physical fitness for the role. Axios journalists Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen reported that "several top Democrats" believe the pressure on Biden to step back has become so intense that he may eventually relent.

New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich joined the chorus of voices calling for Biden to "pass the torch" to another candidate. “Joe Biden is one of the most accomplished presidents in modern history,” he said. “However, this moment in our nation’s history calls for a focus that is bigger than any one person.”

Other senators, including Peter Welch of Vermont and Jon Tester of Montana, have also urged Biden to withdraw, along with around two dozen House Democrats.

Representative Seth Moulton of Massachusetts shared a personal experience in a Boston Globe op-ed, recounting an incident where Biden did not seem to recognize him during a small gathering in France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day last month.

Moulton voiced his concerns, saying, "Of course, that can happen as anyone ages, but as I watched the disastrous debate a few weeks ago, I have to admit that what I saw in Normandy was part of a deeper problem."

Doubts about Biden's ability to fulfill the duties of the presidency intensified following his performance in the first presidential debate, where he frequently lost his train of thought and muttered incoherently. Reports have even suggested that Biden's family has discussed the possibility of his exit from the campaign trail.

However, White House spokesman Andrew Bates dismissed these rumors, stating, "That is not happening, period. The individuals making those claims are not speaking for his family or his team — and they will be proven wrong. Keep the faith."

Biden's campaign team has consistently maintained that he will not step down. Campaign lead Jen O’Malley Dillon reiterated on 'Morning Joe' that Biden remains the leader of their campaign and the country.

She declared, "The president is the leader of our campaign and of the country, and he is clearly in our impression and what we’ve built and in our engagement with voters, he’s the best person to take on Donald Trump and prosecute that case and present his vision."

Biden, who paused his campaign activities this week after testing positive for COVID-19, plans to resume next week, the New York Post reported.

Joe Biden trolled on social media

However, the 81-year-old President was widely mocked on social media for reportedly lashing out at his own party’s leaders, accusing them of helping Trump get elected in 2016.

"This power-hungry stubborn old guy can’t even campaign," one posted on X.

"Is anyone surprised?" another asked.

"lol It's hilarious how much Obama and Biden hate each other and so few people seem to realize," someone else chimed in.

"He’s getting pretty feisty! Classic behavior for dementia. Boy, when they believe something & have their minds made up, good luck changing it. The Dems had 4 years to prepare for this but chose to lie about his condition instead. So here we are," read a comment.

"It's a joy watching these people fight among themselves. They sowed division, now they're reaping division," another offered.

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