Forget abandoning his campaign, Biden must relinquish his presidency

If Joe Biden is deemed unfit to run for president, how can he be considered fit to continue serving as president?

The New York Times is advocating for Biden to end his campaign.

However, being president is a significantly more demanding role than running for re-election.

Those who believe Biden’s incapacity warrants him dropping out should be urging for his immediate resignation.

Despite his term not ending until late January 2025, which is more than six months away, concerns have been raised about President Biden’s ability to lead, especially after his recent debate performance.

The New York Times stated: “The president’s performance cannot be written off as a bad night or blamed on a supposed cold, because it affirmed concerns that have been mounting for months or even years. Even when Mr. Biden tried to lay out his policy proposals, he stumbled.”

In light of this, can Biden effectively lead the country for the next six months?

The fallout from his recent public display isn’t just a political matter; it represents a national and global emergency due to President Biden’s lack of stamina and coherence to fulfill his duties.

His inability to sustain attention during the debate only highlights what many have known for a while, including White House staff and campaign insiders.

Foreign leaders have also observed Biden’s decline firsthand.

The question is not just about how Biden’s condition affected the debate, but more importantly, how it has impacted the country.

Polls indicate that over 60% of voters believe the nation is on the wrong track.

After more than two years, Biden has not been able to navigate a path to success in Ukraine, and the situation has worsened as his capacity has diminished.

The tensions in the Middle East are escalating, with Iran pledging support for Hezbollah against Israeli efforts, raising concerns about future conflicts.

Given these challenges, can the country afford to have a president who is not fully capable?

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Europe is experiencing political changes that could impact Western alliances, while China continues to test neighboring defenses and those of the US in East Asia.

Such a complex global landscape cannot tolerate a president who is either part-time or mentally unfit.

President Biden, despite his stubbornness, may not fully grasp the risks he is exposing the nation to due to his condition.

Those enabling him to remain in office are driven by self-interest, as his incapacity enhances their power.

While some Democrats are ready to remove Biden from the ticket, they are also hesitant to cut his term short, fearing the consequences on future elections.

If Biden were to resign, Vice President Kamala Harris would assume office, becoming the Democrats’ likely nominee for November.

Despite doubts about Harris’s electoral capabilities, her role as vice president is to succeed Biden in case of his incapacity, which was clearly displayed during the recent debate.

Pundits suggest that presidential elections are judgment moments for the ruling party, meaning Democrats will be held accountable for Biden’s performance even if he is not on the ballot.

Additionally, they will need to address the cover-up of Biden’s incapacity by top Democrats and the media, which was done to deceive the public.

For the greater good of the country, President Biden should step down, along with all those complicit in perpetuating this deception.

Daniel McCarthy is the editor of Modern Age: A Conservative Review and editor-at-large of The American Conservative.