In the Democratic Party, which suffered a heavy electoral defeat against Donald Trump, criticisms of President Joe Biden are increasing. A close advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris pointed to Biden as the "sole reason" for the party's electoral failure. At 81 years old, Biden is the oldest leader in U.S. history, and the gaffes and inconsistent behavior he exhibited during the campaign process created significant discomfort within the party. The President's confusion between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia, mixing up Harris with Trump, and moments of forgetfulness during public events have significantly shaken voters' trust. In a statement to Politico, Harris's advisor said, "We ran the best campaign we could while Joe Biden was president. The sole responsibility for the defeat we experienced tonight lies with Biden." The general sentiment within the party is that due to Biden's efforts to maintain his candidacy, Harris was not given enough time to convince the public. Failures in policies regarding the financing of wars during Biden's term, the increasing immigration issue, and the worsening economy have led voters to distance themselves from the Democratic Party. After withdrawing from the race following a failed debate with Trump, Biden's appearance at an event wearing a MAGA hat and labeling Trump supporters as "garbage" further alienated undecided voters. As a result of these developments, members of the Democratic Party have begun to quickly distance themselves from America's 46th President and seek new leadership.
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