Democrats are closing ranks around President Joe Biden and denying reports of widespread panic in the party amid concerns about his reelection campaign’s prospects this November.

But some Democrats, such as party strategist Stefan Hankin, describe experiencing “existential dread” since 2016 because of former President Donald Trump, Biden’s predecessor and successive Republican challenger. Other Democrats are encouraging the party to acknowledge concerns about Biden, including the state of the race, as the campaign tries to underscore the importance of participation this cycle.

BIDEN ALLIES IN OVERDRIVE TO DISPEL REPORTS HE IS TOO OLD FOR THE JOB