Ashley Judd Urges Joe Biden to Withdraw from Presidential Race

Actor and activist Ashley Judd, a vocal supporter of President Joe Biden, recently urged him to voluntarily and gracefully step aside to prevent a potential Donald Trump presidency. This appeal was articulated in a thoughtful opinion piece for USA Today.

Judd, who has been an influential figure in the Me Too movement through her allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, expressed her concerns about the current political landscape. She highlighted the urgency of her message, stating, “Some in Washington may want to wait for the next week, the next press conference, the next network interview. Here, where I sit in rural Tennessee, it is clear that Americans have already made up their minds against President Biden, on top of the majority who love to vote for Donald Trump.”

Other Biden supporters have echoed this sentiment, including actor George Clooney and more than a dozen congressional Democrats, particularly after Biden’s recent debate performance against Trump, which was widely regarded as politically disastrous.

“I feel immense, bereft sadness at the beliefs Donald Trump holds, and that his supporters endorse,” Judd wrote. “But that sadness is trivial compared to the hurt, devastation and loss millions will feel if Donald Trump is reelected. He would wield the power of the presidency with unprecedented, incalculable cruelty and unfairness.”

Judd emphasized the urgency for the Democratic Party to act swiftly and decisively. “Because of the very real hurt millions of people would feel when he is president again, the Democratic Party must not delay in thanking President Biden and supporting a talented, robust Democrat to be our party’s nominee. We do not have another day for distraction or division among ourselves.”

Recent polls have shown Biden trailing Trump closely, with a noticeable dip in support following the debate. Concerns about Biden’s age and cognitive fitness have grown among his supporters, further exacerbated by his performance in the debate. Some surveys suggest that Vice President Kamala Harris and other leading Democrats may have a stronger chance of defeating Trump in the upcoming November election.

Biden’s campaign has yet to respond to Judd’s opinion piece.

Source: USA Today, HuffPost