President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, just days after claiming that vaccines protect against the virus. The diagnosis comes as a significant blow to the president’s credibility and raises questions about his fitness to continue his re-election campaign.
Biden, who is 81 years old, was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Wednesday while on a campaign trip in Las Vegas. Despite being fully vaccinated and boosted, the president is experiencing mild symptoms, including a runny nose and a “non-productive cough.”
This is not the first time Biden has contracted COVID-19. He previously tested positive in July 2022 and faced a recurrent case just a few weeks later. The president’s advanced age and potential underlying medical conditions put him at a higher risk of severe illness from the virus, according to health experts.
In response to his latest diagnosis, Biden has started a treatment regimen with the antiviral medication Paxlovid. However, this treatment may interact with other medications he takes, raising concerns about potential complications.
The timing of Biden’s positive test is particularly problematic, as it disrupts a key campaign event meant to shore up support with Latino voters. The diagnosis also comes amid mounting pressure from fellow Democrats for Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, following his lackluster debate performance against former President Donald Trump.
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Biden has repeatedly rejected calls to step aside, defending his physical and mental health. However, his latest bout with COVID-19 may further erode public confidence in his ability to lead the country, especially given his previous claims about the effectiveness of vaccines.
As Biden focuses on his recovery in isolation in Delaware, his case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by COVID-19, even for the fully vaccinated. It remains to be seen how this development will impact the president’s political future and the broader dynamics of the 2024 presidential race.