Three more Democratic leaders have joined the rising chorus of people urging Joe Biden to withdraw from the US presidential contest.
After the 81-year-old stammered during a TV debate with Republican Donald Trump last month, there have been increasing calls for him to resign.
He was more composed and fluid at an hour-long briefing on Thursday night, but he still made mistakes.
When he answered the first question, he referred to his deputy, Kamala Harris, as “Vice President Trump” by error.
He had introduced Volodymyr Zelensky, the head of Ukraine, as “President Putin” during a NATO gathering two hours prior, although he later corrected himself.
It implies that Mr. Biden’s candidacy is still in jeopardy and that other defections could occur in the coming days.
Actor George Clooney is among the donors who have withdrawn their financial support, citing his incapacity to serve another four-year term.
Congressman Jim Himes of Connecticut commented on X shortly after Mr. Biden concluded his press conference, complimenting his record of public service but urging him to withdraw from the campaign.
