Criticism Surrounding Media's Treatment of Joe Biden

President Joe Biden's debate performances have sparked varied reactions from media outlets and allies, with initial defenses giving way to concerns about his mental acuity and calls for withdrawal from the 2024 race. Despite criticism, Biden attended a fundraiser in the Hamptons, making light of his age gap with First Lady Jill Biden amidst widespread calls for him to step down following the debate. There are internal debates within the Democratic Party about Biden's candidacy, with public claims of media-driven hysteria contrasting private deliberations urging him to continue running. Additionally, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee leveraged a quote from Rachel Maddow to solicit donations in the aftermath of Biden's debate struggles, although the quote was actually from 2020 and not related to the current situation.