Joe Scarborough Says Donald Trump and Republicans Are ‘Freaking Out’ Over Joe Biden’s Withdrawal: ‘Suddenly, He’s the Oldest Guy in the Race by a Long Shot’

As a long-time political observer and former Congressman with a unique perspective having served in the House of Representatives representing Florida’s 1st district for thirteen years, I have witnessed firsthand the dynamics of Washington D.C. and the intricacies of American politics. Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee has certainly shaken up the political landscape, and I believe it comes as a relief for many Democrats, myself included.


On the latest installment of “Morning Joe” on Monday, Joe Scarborough expressed his perspective on Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential contest, commenting that both Donald Trump and the Republicans seem to be in a state of alarm.

“According to information I’ve received from within the Trump campaign for quite some time now, Donald Trump wasn’t keen on facing off against Joe Biden in the election,” Scarborough explained. “To use a boxing analogy, Trump seemed to prefer going up against Biden because he was familiar with him. But now, they’ve changed things up – it’s like Biden has switched to being a southpaw.”

On Sunday night, Biden made it known that he thought it beneficial for his party and the country for him to step aside and devote all his energy to completing his presidentional duties until the end of his term. Subsequently, he supported Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate.

Democrats who hold prominent positions have urged Biden, aged 81, to withdraw from the democratic race following his less-than-impressive performance against Trump in a recent CNN debate. Now that Harris, aged 59, has taken the lead, Scarborough remarked that Trump is the oldest contender by far in this race.

As someone who has followed American politics closely since the Watergate era, I find it both amusing and alarming to witness the current chaos unfolding within the Republican Party. Joe Scarborough’s recent commentary resonated with me deeply as I recalled the intense focus of former President Trump on running against Biden since 2020. However, the recent uproar from figures like Speaker of the House Mike Johnson about the legality and fairness of determining a nominee through convention delegates feels like a desperate attempt to cling to power.

Previously, Scarborough publicly raised doubts about Biden’s ability to lead a re-election campaign. In an opinion piece for MSNBC published on Sunday night, he shared his relief after Biden endorsed Harris as his running mate.

Many Democrats who had been debating fiercely over the weekend about this topic experienced significant relief, given that they strongly believe in Joe Biden’s abilities and accomplishments, as well as those of Kamala Harris. According to Scarborough, for the Democratic Party to successfully defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming election, it is essential that they present a united front.

Last week, “Morning Joe” gained attention when the program was canceled on Monday following an assassination attempt against Donald Trump over the weekend. Upon the show’s return on Tuesday, Scarborough expressed his shock and disappointment over this unexpected absence.

“The next time someone announces that a news feed is set to take our places on this show, Scarborough stated, we’ll still be here in our seats. The choice is theirs: either have us host or find another pair to do the job.”

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2024-07-22 14:46