Biden Acknowledges Poor Debate Performance
President Joe Biden admitted to a lackluster performance in last week's debate against former President Donald Trump. Speaking at a campaign fundraiser in McLean, Virginia, Biden cited his extensive travel schedule as a contributing factor to his subpar showing. 'I decided to travel around the world a couple of times shortly before the debate,' Biden said, noting that he didn't heed his team's advice and nearly fell asleep on stage. Despite the poor performance, Biden emphasized the importance of defeating Trump in the upcoming November election.
Biden's Busy Schedule Before the Debate
Before the debate, Biden had a packed travel itinerary which included a trip to France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, followed by the Group of Seven Summit in Italy, and a fundraiser in Los Angeles. He also spent several days at Camp David in Maryland preparing for the debate. Biden's aides mentioned that he had a cold during the debate, which may have further affected his performance.
Concerns Over Biden's and Trump's Physical Condition
The debate performance has led to concerns about Biden's physical condition, especially given his age of 81, making him the oldest president in US history. Trump, at 78, is the second oldest. Interestingly, Trump himself had a lapse during a telephone interview with Corey Lewandowski of Newsmax, where he fell silent for several seconds, leading to a series of ironic comments from well-known podcasters. Both incidents have brought the physical fitness of the two oldest presidential candidates into the spotlight.
- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, has become the first Democrat in Congress to call on Biden to withdraw from the race following his debate performance. Biden, however, continues to defend his ability to take on Trump, emphasizing his commitment to truth and transparency.
- During a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, Biden addressed his performance, acknowledging his age and physical limitations but reaffirming his dedication to telling the truth. Meanwhile, Trump has been in attack mode, criticizing other Democratic leaders and maintaining his stance against Biden.
- The debate has intensified the scrutiny on the health and fitness of both candidates, with Biden's 'frozen moment' and Trump's lapse during an interview becoming focal points of public discussion. Despite these incidents, both candidates remain determined to continue their campaigns.
