Biden Faces New Pressure from Top Democrats as Covid Halts Campaign

• President Joe Biden is under scrutiny from top Democrats as his campaign is paused due to a Covid-19 infection. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have expressed concerns over his candidacy.
• Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has privately told Biden that he cannot beat Donald Trump in the upcoming election, according to CNN. This follows growing dissent among Democrats after Biden's poor debate performance against Trump.
• Biden announced his Covid infection on Wednesday, with mild symptoms. He will isolate at his home in Delaware while continuing his duties. He has tested positive for Covid twice before.
• Biden's campaign trip to Las Vegas was cut short due to his infection. He was seen moving slowly and cautiously, and later stated he felt 'good'.
• There are increasing calls for Biden to withdraw from the race, with some Democrats suggesting he pass the torch to another candidate. Biden has stated he would consider dropping out if advised by his doctors.

Source: BBC