“The anticipation was that, if the president were to step aside, that there would be an open primary,” she said.
Days later, Mr Biden succumbed to COVID-19 while campaigning in Nevada. Shortly afterwards, he gave in to the cacophony of voices to step aside.
Mr Biden’s associates were said to be empathetic that he would be humiliated if he was forced out of the campaign for the re-election.
A California jury convicted David DePape of kidnapping, burglary, false imprisonment, threatening the family member of a public official, and dissuading a witness.
The Democratic Congresswoman was in Washington at the time of the incident.
China has recently stepped up its military activities around Taiwan, including its air force incursions into the island’s air defence identification zone.
The U.S. government said it was committed to supporting Taiwan including the country’s ability to defend itself under the “One China” policy.
82-year-old Paul Pelosi was said to have suffered blunt force injuries to his head and body.
The visit demonstrates that Germany’s backing for Taiwan enjoys cross-party support, according to Taiwan’s foreign ministry.
Presidential advisor Siti Ruhaini confirmed that Mr Widodo had been told Messrs Putin and Xi would come.
