United States President Joe Biden is bracing for a make-or-break week, as pressure mounts on him to demonstrate his fitness for a second term in office.
Despite calls for him to step aside, the 81-year-old president remains defiant, insisting he is the only one who can defeat election rival Donald Trump.
Democratic Senator Chris Murphy warned that this week will be “absolutely critical” for Biden, as NATO leaders gather in Washington for a summit and Democratic lawmakers return to Capitol Hill. The president’s performance will be scrutinized, with many European countries fearful of a Trump victory in November.
Biden has no public events scheduled for Monday, but First Lady Jill Biden will campaign for him in Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina. Democratic congressmen will hold a caucus meeting on Tuesday, which may see increased dissent against the president. Allies are urging Biden to do more to convince the party
