By Ricardo Lezama 
J.D. Vance’s Reaction; Trump Exploits Opportunity; Impact on Democrats; Argentine Politicians Weigh In; Trump’s Schadenfreude; Biden’s Replacement and Democratic Direction.
At 81 years old, Joe Biden’s decades long run in politics will have to come to an end after much controversy around his campaign gaffes. As an elderly citizen, Biden has had to contend with cognitive issues common to his age bracket but difficult to convey as normal in the political scene. As a consequence, the gaffes basically led to his campaign pulling the plug and what was once a purely ceremonial acceptance of the Democratic Nomination is now the most watched political development in recent memory.
The political landscape was shaken just a few minutes ago when Democratic candidate Joe Biden resigned from his presidential nomination. Dan Rafael, more known for his boxing takes and articles, had this to say on twitter:
An American hero for this selfless decision. Country over party. Thank you, @JoeBiden. https://t.co/bZSEfXVbez
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) July 21, 2024
The news, which arrived quickly and completely unexpectedly, sent soaring shockwaves through the political arenas both within and outside the United States. Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance stated, in the wake of the shocking revelation, that Biden’s withdrawal signifies validation to former President Trump’s longstanding argument – that Biden was unfit for presidency.
Biden’s actual statement:
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
Former President Donald Trump was quick to seize upon the opportunity to criticize Biden. His reaction to Biden’s withdrawal was undeniably to reinforce his belief that Biden was the worst president in United States history.
On the other hand, Biden’s unexpected withdrawal seemed to come as good news to many. Some critics expressed their concern over the damage caused by Biden’s campaign, stating that each day he spent on the trail was another day contributing to the resultant damage. In their view, Biden’s resignation, although late, was a positive step forward.
The news also elicited reactions from beyond the U.S. borders. Argentine politicians made their opinions known, reflecting the global implications and interest in the U.S. presidential elections.
Trump’s disparaging attitude continued, asserting that Biden had never been suitable to run for the presidency, let alone hold the office. Trump was confident against Kamala Harris, Biden’s potential successor, whom he believes would be even easier to defeat.
With Joe Biden stepping down, Kamala Harris appears to be stepping up. The move further sparked discussions about the future direction of the Democratic party. Political experts believe it’s unlikely that Kamala Harris will differ significantly in terms of foreign policy. They expect her to maintain communication with China and strengthen ties with other countries.
The news of Biden’s resignation will undoubtedly bring unprecedented changes in the upcoming U.S. elections. How these developments unfolds remains to be seen.