Trump continues campaign amid mounting Biden challenges

(MENAFN) Buoyed by the Republican Party convention that officially solidified his candidacy for the upcoming U.S. presidential election, former President Donald Trump is set to relaunch his campaign with a rally on Saturday. This event marks his first public appearance since surviving an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Trump will make his return to the campaign trail with a visit to Michigan, where he is scheduled to speak alongside his vice presidential nominee, J.D. Vance, for the first time. The Secret Service is expected to enforce heightened security measures to prevent any potential incidents, reflecting the heightened concern following the recent attack.

Meanwhile, President Joe Biden faces increasing pressure as he continues his recovery from COVID-19 at his Delaware residence. The 81-year-old president is contending with growing calls from within the Democratic Party for him to withdraw from the presidential race. The scrutiny of Biden's mental and physical fitness for office is intensifying, with some of his staunchest supporters expressing doubts about his ability to secure a victory. Reports indicate that former President Barack Obama, among others, believes Biden’s prospects have diminished and that he should seriously reconsider his candidacy.

In recent weeks, approximately 20 Democratic lawmakers have publicly urged Biden to step aside, with Senator Jon Tester of Montana advocating for an open Democratic convention to select a new candidate. This mounting dissent suggests that the discussion within the party is shifting from whether Biden will step down to when it might occur. 

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