President Joe Biden is facing new questions about his run in the upcoming November election because his campaign is paused due to a Covid-19 infection.
The top two Democrats in Congress, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, met with him separately to express concerns about his chances.
Nancy Pelosi, the former House Speaker, also told him privately that she believes he can’t beat Donald Trump in the election, according to CNN.
Despite these issues, Biden’s press secretary announced that he has mild Covid symptoms and will isolate at home while continuing to work. He has tested positive for Covid twice before and is vaccinated and boosted.
Biden’s campaign faced difficulties after a poor debate performance against Trump last month. He was campaigning in Las Vegas to regain support from Hispanic voters when he had to cancel a speech due to his Covid diagnosis.
The president has faced increasing calls to withdraw from the race, including from Democratic congressman Adam Schiff.
According to multiple reports, both Schumer and Jeffries expressed concerns in private meetings with Biden about his impact on the upcoming election.
A White House spokesperson said Biden assured them he is still the nominee and plans to win. CNN reported that Pelosi also shared her worries about his candidacy.
During his visit to Las Vegas, Biden was seen moving slowly and without a mask before testing positive for Covid. His doctor stated that he has mild symptoms and is being treated. Despite his illness, Biden has said he will continue working for the American people.
In a tweet, he also expressed frustration with Elon Musk and wealthy individuals trying to influence the election, asking for support from his followers.
This summary is based on information from BBC.
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