4 More Democrats Discussed Joe Biden Withdrawing From 2024 Race: Report

Four more Democratic lawmakers on Sunday reportedly expressed their concerns about President Joe Biden's mental and physical fitness, urging the 81-year-old to withdraw from the 2024 race. This comes as a growing number of party members have made public appeals to their presumptive nominee. Biden, meanwhile, has vowed to stay in the race and his Vice President, Kamala Harris, said she fully supports him. Biden's dismal performance at the first presidential debate against Donald Trump and the many gaffes that followed this month have sparked concerns among voters and lawmakers. There have been growing calls for the president to step down and be replaced by VP Harris. However, the duo has made it clear that the 81-year-old is running. Read More: Biden Campaign To Halt Question Feeding To Media After Radio Host's Exposé: ReportThe New York Times and Politico on Sunday cited sources to report that Representatives Adam Smith of Washington, Jerry Nadler of New York, Mark Takano of California, and Joe Morelle of New York spoke on a call, discussing Biden stepping down. Neither of the Democrats have made public comments. Read More: Amid Calls For Biden To Quit, He Asserts Only 'Lord Almighty' Could Make Him Leave RaceAccording to the reports, the conversation lasted over an hour. It was convened by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. All four lawmakers mentioned in the report hold influential positions within the House Democratic caucus. Smith is the ranking member on the Armed Services Committee, Nadler, Takano, and Morelle serve on the Judiciary, Veterans' Affairs, and House Administration committees, respectively.Joe Biden and his campaign have not addressed the latest report yet.