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The President tested positive COVID-19 on Wednesday, prompting him to cancel his events and announce his plans to recover at home.
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Joe Biden cancels events after positive COVID test – DW
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Washington Times
Biden tests positive for COVID amid Rep. Schiff’s call to drop out, as more voters sour on president ↗ (opens Washington Times) Published Jul 16, 2024
Washington Times's feed description President Biden testified positive for COVID on Wednesday, a new setback for the 81-year-old embattled president on the same day that a prominent Democratic lawmaker joined the chorus for Mr. Biden to quit his reelection campaign, and polling showed more voters abandoning him.
Deutsche Welle
Joe Biden cancels events after positive COVID test – DW ↗ (opens Deutsche Welle) Published Jul 16, 2024
Deutsche Welle's feed description US President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID and called off campaign events. The move comes just after he said he would drop out of the presidential race if a medical condition emerged.
Blaze Media
UNCANNY: Biden hints he’d drop out if 'some medical condition emerged' just hours before he’s diagnosed with COVID-19 ↗ (opens Blaze Media) Published Jul 17, 2024
Blaze Media's feed description While Democrats and conservatives alike have been calling for Biden to drop out of the presidential race due to concerns over his cognitive decline, Biden and his administration have had their heels dug in, insisting that he’s perfectly capable of the job. However, after Biden’s interview with N...
Newsweek
Joe Biden COVID diagnosis sparks speculation about him dropping out ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Jul 17, 2024
Newsweek's feed description The President tested positive COVID-19 on Wednesday, prompting him to cancel his events and announce his plans to recover at home.
Newsweek
Joe Biden dropping out odds surge after COVID diagnosis ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Jul 17, 2024
Newsweek's feed description The president has been under intense pressure to withdraw his candidacy since last month's widely panned debate performance.
Fortune
Joe Biden has cited 4 reasons that would make him drop out of the presidential race ↗ (opens Fortune) Published Jul 17, 2024
Fortune's feed description Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while trying to shore up support among disenchanted voters key to his reelection chances.
