A New York Post report from July 22, 2024, has uncovered a dramatic and covert effort within the Democratic Party aimed at pressuring President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. According to the report, high-level operatives within the party issued threats to forcibly remove Biden from office if he did not voluntarily step down.
This so-called “palace coup” has reportedly been in motion for weeks, designed to prevent the struggling president from seeking re-election. Despite these intense pressures, Biden has shown considerable resistance, underscoring his determination to remain in office.
The pressure campaign reached a peak during Biden’s high-profile debate with Republican candidate Donald Trump last month. Broadcast live from Atlanta, the debate was a critical moment that revealed Biden’s vulnerabilities. Observers noted moments of confusion and a particularly concerning instance where Biden appeared to freeze entirely.
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According to sources close to the Biden family, this debate was strategically orchestrated to discredit him. “That debate was a set-up to convince Democrats that he couldn’t run for president,” a source revealed, emphasizing the intent to demonstrate Biden’s inability to lead the party into the next election cycle.
As the pressure for Biden’s resignation intensified, party leaders escalated their tactics, threatening to invoke the 25th Amendment. This constitutional provision allows the vice president and a majority of the cabinet to declare the president unfit for duty and remove him from office. Despite these severe threats, Biden remained defiant, leading to significant internal discord within the Democratic Party.
The White House and Democratic National Committee have yet to respond to these revelations, leaving many questions unanswered. Meanwhile, Biden’s unexpected endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate for president has added to the uncertainty. Sources indicate that Democratic delegates are being encouraged to support Arizona Senator Mark Kelly instead, a recommendation that is expected to be a focal point at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.
Even with the convention approaching and the general election just months away, key figures, including former President Barack Obama, have yet to publicly support Harris as Biden’s successor. Obama has expressed concern over the “uncharted waters” the party is navigating.
Hunter Biden, the president’s son, has become more involved in his father’s affairs, attending every meeting and expressing deep concern about the situation. Sources reveal that Hunter feels his father is being set up and has taken an active role in managing the fallout.
The sudden announcement of Biden’s withdrawal, shared via his X account on personal letterhead and signed electronically, has shocked many. The minimal response from First Lady Jill Biden, who only tweeted a heart emoji, further underscores the unexpected nature of this development.
Democratic insiders have long been aware of Biden’s decline, with some acknowledging his deteriorating condition as far back as two years ago. The internal turmoil and efforts to unseat Biden highlight the turbulent political landscape facing the Democratic Party as it heads into the convention.
With the endorsement of Mark Kelly over Kamala Harris, Hunter Biden’s heightened involvement, and the looming threat of the 25th Amendment, the party is at a critical juncture. The coming weeks will reveal how these factors will shape the future of the Democratic presidential campaign.
