For years, far-right commentators have floated a conspiracy theory that Democratic Party elites were secretly plotting to replace President Biden on the ticket — a switcheroo that could give the party an advantage in November.
Suddenly, Mr. Biden being replaced by another Democrat as the party’s presidential nominee seems like a distinct possibility.
There is no evidence that the chaotic events following June’s debate were planned or that Mr. Biden’s halting performance was intentional.
But the crisis over his candidacy has right-wing influencers heralding the moment as a conspiracy theory turned true.
“It was their final opportunity to toss the old man to one side, as I’ve been saying for the entire last year and a half,” said Vivek Ramaswamy, the former Republican presidential candidate, in a podcast interview after the debate.
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