Congressman Pat Ryan Calls for President Biden to Step Aside in Reelection Bid

By Daily Monroe Staff

Congressman Pat Ryan of New York, who represents a significantly large Jewish constituency, including Kiryas Joel and surrounding areas, has publicly urged President Joe Biden to withdraw from his reelection campaign.

In a statement released Wednesday, July 10, Ryan asserted that Biden's candidacy could inadvertently pave the way for Trump's return to the White House, whom Ryan labeled as an "existential threat" to American democracy.

Ryan, 42, emphasized the urgency of the situation, highlighting the need for new leadership to address pressing challenges facing the country. He expressed hope that Biden would heed the call to prioritize the country's best interests over personal ambition.

The congressman's appeal marks him as one of the highest-profile Democrats to publicly question Biden's reelection bid, signaling potential fissures within the party ahead of the November election.

As of now, the White House has not responded to Ryan's statement, and it remains to be seen how Biden and Democratic leadership will address this latest development in the lead-up to the election.