Joe Biden Rejects Continued Debate Given Trump's Unclear Health Condition

Joe Biden (Sumber: Commons Wikimedia)

JAKARTA - Joe Biden refused to continue the presidential debate. The consideration is Donald Trump's condition, which was confirmed by COVID-19 a few days ago. Democratic candidates for the United States (US) president will only re-participate in the debate based on the recommendations of medical experts.

"Yes, I think if he still has COVID-19, we shouldn't argue," Biden told reporters in Maryland. "I think we have to follow very strict guidelines. Too many people have been infected and it's a very serious problem."

"I wish I could argue with it. But I just hope all protocols are followed, what is necessary then," Biden.

Trump has said he plans to appear in the upcoming debate, even if he is diagnosed with COVID-19. This led debate organizers to consider a number of possibilities on how to safely host two presidential debates. One possible option is to have a virtual debate.

"The Commission, including myself, is certainly open to virtual debate operations, without question," said a commission member, who requested anonymity because he did not have an open portion of the debate in the coming debate.

Launching CNN, Wednesday, October 7, Trump's fight with the virus has brought new uncertainty to the race for the presidential seat. Even though the election schedule is only less than one month. It also raises questions about Trump's health as voters vote in several states.

Trump left Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Monday, October 5 after receiving treatment for COVID-19. In recent days, Trump is one of the people from the administration side to have caught the virus while he was campaigning. Previously, presidential aides, Hope Hicks and White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany also tested positive for COVID-19.

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Trump himself tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, October 1. However, it is unclear when he contracted the virus because officials, including the presidential doctor, Dr. Sean Conley has repeatedly refused to reveal when Trump was last tested negative for COVID-19.

Conley insisted that Trump was well enough to return home. Although he noted that the President "may not be completely out of harm's way."

Biden, meanwhile, blamed Trump for contracting COVID-19. He said Trump consistently refused to wear a mask and exercise social distancing was the cause.

"Whoever catches the virus is basically saying, 'masks are not necessary, social distancing is not necessary', I think they are responsible for what happened to them," Biden said of Trump.

Meanwhile Republican vice presidential candidate (Cawapres) Mike Pence and Republican cawapres candidate Kamala Harris will face off in the only one held on Wednesday, October 7 evening or Thursday 8 October morning WIB. Pence, who has been close to a number of people who contracted COVID-19, has had negative results several times for the virus.