Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump and Impact on Democratic Party's 2024 Nomination
After an assassination attempt on former President Trump, the effort to replace President Biden as the Democratic Party's 2024 nominee has lost momentum. Allies of Biden now believe it's essentially over.
Key Points
- Assassination attempt led to a halt in ads attacking Trump by Biden's campaign
- Democratic lawmakers and top donors calling on Biden to drop out lost momentum
- The assassination attempt occurred prior to the Republican National Convention where Trump was to be nominated
Pros
- Biden demonstrated resilience and determination to continue fighting for his position
Cons
- Assassination attempt created a frozen political moment with diminished momentum for those advocating for Biden's replacement