It’s time to end the conspiracy theories about Biden being replaced as a candidate

Published May 16, 2024 12:18pm ET



Right-wing conspiracy theories are plaguing conservative and Republican discourse. One of the longest-running theories involves President Joe Biden being replaced at the last minute in a political switcheroo. It’s an oft-repeated fantasy that has zero chance of coming to fruition. Short of any legitimate health emergencies, or death, Biden is going to be the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election. It’s time everyone stops concocting scenarios in which this is not the case.

The most recent Biden-replacement tinfoil hat delusion comes after the details of the 2024 presidential debates were finalized Wednesday. An article in Townhall.com suggested that the “great Biden replacement switcheroo” still had a slight chance to happen. It all depends on how Biden performs in the debates.

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