A rough work week for President Joe Biden concluded with congressional and donor defections, a continuing sickness with COVID-19, and new disastrous data.

Following his now-infamous debate performance last month, Biden has struggled to suppress concerns over the viability of his candidacy. While the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday drew news attention away, the crisis resumed in earnest on Tuesday when Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) called on Biden to step down. Friday saw the screws tighten as cascading blows cast further doubt on his candidacy.