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The atmosphere post-meeting was fraught with uncertainties. Schumer’s ambiguous endorsement of Biden following their conversation hinted at growing frustrations within the Democratic party, further corroborated by various Senate members reportedly discussing the need for Biden to step aside. From Schumer's emotional breakdown after the meeting to the escalating private conversations among senators, it became clear that Biden's hold on the presidency was increasingly tenuous.
Moreover, the roundtable discussion revealed that former President Obama had been in Schumer's ear, hinting at the need for assertive action to redirect Biden’s trajectory. Obama allegedly feared that Biden would not heed his advice due to their complicated relationship, prompting others to step into the fray.