President Joe Biden faces new questions about his candidacy in the upcoming November election, with his campaign events currently on hold due to a COVID-19 infection. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the top two Democrats in Congress, have reportedly met with Biden individually to express concerns over his bid for the White House. Additionally, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has privately conveyed her belief that Biden cannot defeat Donald Trump in November’s election, according to CNN.

Biden’s re-election attempt was already facing growing dissent among top Democrats following his poor debate performance against Donald Trump last month. On Wednesday, Biden’s press secretary announced his COVID-19 infection, noting that the 81-year-old president was experiencing mild symptoms. He will isolate at his home in Delaware while continuing to carry out his duties, as stated by Karine Jean-Pierre. She also mentioned that Biden is vaccinated and boosted and has tested positive for COVID twice before.

Earlier in the day, Biden was seen visiting supporters in Las Vegas and speaking at an event. He had to cancel a speech later at UnidosUS, a Latino civil rights organization, marking an abrupt end to his trip intended to reinvigorate his campaign efforts after the recent assassination attempt on his rival Trump.

During his time in Las Vegas, Biden sought to regain support among Hispanic voters, with whom his poll numbers have declined since 2020. Later, he was observed moving slowly up the steps to Air Force One without wearing a mask. As he boarded the plane, he was heard saying, “Good, I feel good.”