CurrentReport Blog In a bold move, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, has demanded that President Joe Biden resign immediately if he is unfit to contest the upcoming presidential election. Johnson’s statement comes in response to Biden’s recent announcement regarding his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race.
On Sunday, President Biden announced his decision to pull out of the forthcoming election, citing concerns over his age and health. Despite stepping down from the race, Biden assured the public that he would continue to focus on his presidential duties.
Johnson did not mince words in his response, asserting, “If Joe Biden is not fit to run for president, he is not fit to serve as president. He must resign the office immediately. November 5 cannot arrive soon enough.”
The call for resignation has intensified the political discourse surrounding Biden’s ability to govern. Johnson’s demand reflects growing scrutiny over the president’s fitness for office, a topic that has been widely debated among both political allies and opponents.
Further fueling the debate, five House Democrats recently urged President Biden to step aside from the 2024 election. Representatives Jared Huffman (California), Marc Veasey (Texas), Chuy Garcia (Illinois), and Marc Pocan (Wisconsin) collectively called on Biden to “pass the torch to a new generation of Democratic leaders.” Their joint statement highlights a significant faction within the Democratic Party advocating for fresh leadership as the party prepares for the next election cycle.
