Prominent figures, including actor George Clooney and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), are calling for President Joe Biden to step aside in the upcoming presidential race, advocating for a new Democratic nominee. These calls for change come as Biden concludes a three-day NATO summit, following what many perceived as a lackluster performance in his debate against former President Donald Trump in their first presidential debate.

Biden will host a post-NATO summit press conference Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. ET.

Yahoo Finance senior columnist Rick Newman explains why this press conference will serve as a crucial test for Biden, examining the potential implications of Biden's performance on voter perception and party support.

Read more about the calls for Biden to step aside from the 2024 presidential race:
Biden-Trump debate sparks Democratic party concerns
Top concerns around a last-minute Biden exit from election
Biden's 2024 hopes 'on collision course' with Democrats' fears
2024 election may be a 'bloodbath' for Dems if Biden runs

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This post was written by Angel Smith