According to sources, President Joe Biden is "reflecting" on whether to abandon his Democratic re-election bid, while Donald Trump is preparing to accept the Republican presidential nomination. Trump's aides indicate he will deliver an unusually reflective speech.
The circumstances of the two candidates appeared starkly different on Thursday as the November 5th election approaches.
The 81-year-old Biden, isolated at his home in Delaware due to a COVID-19 infection, is facing increasing opposition from Democrats urging him to withdraw to avoid a disastrous election outcome. Biden's physician stated that his symptoms are mild.
Meanwhile, 78-year-old Trump was warmly welcomed at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. He has been basking in applause all week following a failed assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania.
For the fourth consecutive night, Trump made a grand appearance on the program, with bandages still wrapped around his ear from the injury he sustained on Saturday, earning significant applause.
Trump's acceptance speech is scheduled for 10 PM Eastern Time (0200 GMT Friday), giving him the chance to outline his vision for a second presidential term in front of a prime-time national television audience.
Thursday's speakers include conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, and mixed martial arts promoter Dana White.
