What's happened
Reports raise questions about President Biden's mental acuity and potential impact on his re-election campaign.
Why it matters
The reports raise significant questions about the future of President Biden's leadership and the Democratic Party's prospects for the upcoming election.
What the papers say
The New York Times highlights the disparity in perceptions of Biden's leadership abilities, while The Times raises concerns about his mental acuity. The NY Post discusses the possibility of Vice President Kamala Harris replacing Biden due to his alleged diminished capabilities.
How we got here
Recent reports have brought attention to concerns about President Biden's age and mental acuity, potentially impacting his re-election prospects.
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Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. is an American politician who is the 46th and current president of the United States. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 47th vice president from 2009 to 2017 and represented Delaware in the United States Senate
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