OPINION| In a shocking turn of events, President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, just one day after he stated that he would drop out of the presidential race if diagnosed with a “medical condition.” This revelation has left many Trump supporters scratching their heads and wondering about the implications for the upcoming election.
The news broke yesterday when Biden was scheduled to speak at the UnidosUS Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, he had to cancel his appearance after testing positive for the virus. The announcement was made by UnidosUS President Janet Murguía, who informed the audience that Biden had personally called her to share the news.
Joe Biden said Tuesday that he’ll drop out if he’s diagnosed with a “medical condition” by doctors:
“If I had some medical condition that emerged, if somebody, if doctors came to me and said, you got this problem and that problem.”
This was always the plan of the Democrats. pic.twitter.com/s0f9Nb59iR
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) July 17, 2024
Biden’s COVID diagnosis comes at a critical time in his campaign, as many Democrats have been calling for him to drop out of the race following his lackluster performance in a recent debate. Some have even gone so far as to question his mental and physical fitness to serve as president.
Interestingly, Biden himself had previously stated that he would withdraw from the race if he were diagnosed with a “medical condition.” In an interview with BET News, he said, “If my doctors told me that I had a medical condition that would prevent me from being able to do the job, I would not run.”
This statement has led some Trump supporters to question the sincerity of Biden’s commitment to his own health and the well-being of the country. After all, if he were truly concerned about his health, wouldn’t he have taken more precautions to avoid contracting COVID-19 in the first place?
Of course, it’s worth noting that Biden is fully vaccinated and has received booster shots, which should help to mitigate the severity of his symptoms. However, this doesn’t change the fact that he has contracted the virus, and it raises questions about his ability to lead the country effectively.
Biden just tested positive for covid. President of UnidosUS just announced on stage that Biden can’t speak at the event today because he just tested positive. pic.twitter.com/YZ6TIB5VnE
— Selina Wang (@selinawangtv) July 17, 2024
In the wake of Biden’s diagnosis, many Trump supporters are calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his illness. Some are even suggesting that there may be more to the story than meets the eye. Could it be that Biden’s health is more fragile than he has let on? Or is there something else going on behind the scenes that we’re not being told about?
Regardless of the answers to these questions, one thing is clear: Biden’s COVID diagnosis has thrown a wrench into the already chaotic 2024 presidential race. With the election just a few months away, it remains to be seen how this development will impact the outcome.
The White House statement on President Biden testing postive for COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/QeOQrAOq1Q
— Jeremy Wallace (@JeremySWallace) July 17, 2024
As Trump supporters, we must remain vigilant and continue to demand transparency and accountability from our elected officials. We must also remember that the health and well-being of our leaders is of paramount importance, and we should never take it for granted.
In the meantime, let us all wish President Biden a speedy recovery. After all, regardless of our political differences, we are all human beings, and we should treat each other with kindness and respect.
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