In a recent interview with Politico, independent presidential candidate Dr. Cornel West speculated that President Joe Biden may not participate in the upcoming general election, drawing parallels to an unexpected decision made by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968. West expressed uncertainty about whether he would even be running against Biden, stating that he believes the sitting president may have an "LBJ moment" and withdraw from the race.

West indicated that if Biden were to step aside, he could potentially be running against other Democratic candidates, such as California Governor Gavin Newsom and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Emphasizing the fluidity of the situation, West mentioned that he is open to various possibilities, suggesting that Biden's campaign may be losing steam.

During the interview, West did not hold back in his criticism of former President Donald Trump, labeling him as a "bona fide gangsta, Neo-fascist, Pied Piper leading the country for the second civil war." Regarding Biden, West characterized him as a "milquetoast neoliberal with military adventurism" who may potentially push the world toward World War III through his foreign policy decisions.

Neither the Trump nor the Biden campaign provided comments in response to a request for Fox News Digital. West expressed greater concern about Trump's impact on domestic affairs, while highlighting his apprehensions about Biden's foreign policies.

In response to West's candidacy potentially splitting the Democratic vote, he rejected the notion that he would be a "spoiler" contributing to Trump's chances of re-election. West argued that voting for Biden or Trump is ultimately a vote for either candidate, and denied the idea that he would undermine the Democratic party's chances. Instead, he emphasized his campaign's focus on engaging with non-voters and inspiring young people to participate in the electoral process.

As the 2024 presidential campaign unfolds, West seeks to appeal to a significant portion of the population that typically abstains from voting, as well as the youth who struggle with cynicism. He believes that reaching out to these demographics is crucial in shaping the future of American politics.

In this uncertain political landscape, the speculation surrounding Biden's potential withdrawal from the 2024 election adds another layer of intrigue and unpredictability to an already dynamic race.