Author Stephen King has come under fire on social media for joining calls for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential campaign.
Biden’s poor performances in the debates, which seemed to expose his declining intellectual and cognitive abilities, have led many Democrats to turn against him, and while some on the left continue to support their candidate, a growing number are publicly calling for his replacement.
“The hostile media is literally hounding the only person standing between us and the Nazis.”
On Monday, the popular author said it was time for Biden to step down.
“Joe Biden has been a great president, but in the interest of the America he clearly loves, the time has come to announce that he will not run for reelection,” he said. I have written On X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
The tweet has been viewed more than 3.3 million times. King previously Expressed Support for Biden and hostility towards Trump and his supporters.
Many on the left expressed concern and anger at King’s letter.
“Oh, this is your new horror story! A good one. Phew! I’m hooked.” Reply “Star Trek” star George Takei.
“Take a look at your head. We are facing a hostile media attacking the only person literally standing between us and the Nazis. Do you know something we don’t or are you being paid to do this?” one popular article wrote. response.
“White men always show their true colors when the going gets tough. Stevo is just a typical weak white man doing #DipS*** acts.” Said Another angry user.
“I will support President Biden to the end. He is our only bulwark against Trump and the demise of our democracy. I am outraged and embarrassed that you would write this at a time when we need unity.” read Another popular reply.
Others, like tech billionaire Elon Musk, Ridiculed Supporters of King and Biden.
“Even Stephen King voted for Trump!” he replied.
On Friday, it was leaked that a prominent Democratic senator had organized a meeting with other Democratic senators to discuss whether to ask Biden to drop out of the campaign. To be cancelled He attended the meeting and expressed frustration that the plans had been leaked.
Meanwhile, Biden has no intention of resigning and has strongly asserted that he will challenge Trump and win the election.
“I can answer all of this with clarity and clarity: If I didn’t believe I was the best person to beat Donald Trump in 2024, I wouldn’t be running again,” Biden said in a statement.
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