Biden calls his debate a “bad episode” and says he hasn’t watched it.

President Biden recently opened up about his poor debate performance, labeling it as a “bad episode” that left him feeling terrible. In his first interview following the debate, he spoke to ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos, emphasizing that his struggles during the debate were not indicative of any serious health issue.

Reflecting on his performance, President Biden admitted that he failed to prepare adequately, attributing his poor showing to exhaustion and a bad cold that he was battling at the time. Despite having returned from a strenuous trip to Europe and spending several days resting at Camp David, he still felt unwell during the debate.

When asked if he had watched his performance back, President Biden confessed that he had not, avoiding a replay of the event that sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party. Stephanopoulos highlighted the president’s visible struggle from the outset of the debate, prompting Biden to acknowledge that it was indeed a challenging night for him.

During the debate, which drew in over 50 million viewers, President Biden had difficulty countering former President Trump’s arguments while also faltering in his responses about his administration’s policies. His subdued demeanor, wandering speech, and apparent physical frailty contrasted sharply with his opponent.

Despite the mounting concerns within the Democratic Party about his ability to continue as the presidential nominee, President Biden has remained steadfast in his resolve. In a campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin, he addressed his supporters, asserting his determination to stay in the race despite calls from some party members to step down.

While facing questions about the possibility of withdrawing from the race, President Biden unequivocally stated that he was ruling out that option entirely. As the nominee of the Democratic Party, he emphasized the voters’ choice and his commitment to seeing the race through to the end.

With Democratic House members urging him to reconsider his candidacy, President Biden’s defiance has been met with both support and skepticism within the party. Vice President Kamala Harris, however, has stood firmly behind him, asserting their collective goal to defeat Trump once again.

As the debate fallout continues to reverberate through political circles, President Biden remains resolute in his determination to stay in the race and lead the Democratic Party forward.