Biden admits to taking blame for bad debate against Trump
President Biden recently sat down for his first major television interview since his disastrous debate performance against former President Trump last month. Amid growing speculation about his ability to serve as president, Biden addressed concerns during the interview with ABC News host George Stephanopoulos.
When asked if his debate performance was a sign of a more serious condition, Biden insisted it was just a “bad episode” and solely attributed the poor showing to exhaustion and lack of preparation.
Reflecting on his debate performance, Biden mentioned feeling terrible and even indicated that his doctors were concerned he might have had COVID-19 due to his illness during the debate.
Despite reports suggesting internal blame-shifting within Biden’s camp regarding the debate preparation, the president took full responsibility for his performance, stating, “Nobody’s fault but mine.”
The interview with Stephanopoulos is seen as a critical moment for Biden, who is facing mounting pressure to step aside as the Democrats’ nominee for the 2024 presidential election. Concerns about Biden’s mental state and electability have been voiced by both the media and some Democratic lawmakers.
Despite the mounting pressure, Biden has vowed to stay in the race and defeat Donald Trump, affirming that one debate will not overshadow the work he has done over the past 3 ½ years. However, some House Democrats have publicly called for Biden to make way for a new nominee, adding to the uncertainty surrounding his candidacy.
The interview with Stephanopoulos serves as a preview for Biden’s upcoming primetime interview on ABC, where he will further address his debate performance, health concerns, and his determination to continue in the race for the presidency.
The high-stakes nature of the interview underscores the pivotal moment in Biden’s political career, as he seeks to regain momentum and reassure voters and party members of his capability to lead the country effectively.
