White House Official Tells Staff to Ignore Debate Aftermath

The White House is abuzz with activity as Chief of Staff Jeff Zients rallies the staff to stay focused amidst the fallout from President Joe Biden’s recent debate performance. Zients emphasized the importance of governing and urged White House aides to block out distractions and concentrate on the task at hand.

Despite the challenges faced in the aftermath of the debate, Zients highlighted the administration’s accomplishments and stressed that governing will only become more critical as the campaign season intensifies. The Chief of Staff reassured the staff that President Biden has a strong campaign team in place, and the White House’s primary objective is to continue implementing Biden’s agenda.

Furthermore, President Biden has been actively reaching out to senior Democratic lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and others. However, there is growing anxiety on Capitol Hill as Democrats feel unsatisfied with the explanations regarding Biden’s debate performance.

Zients encouraged the staff to remain united as a team and advised them to tune out the political noise, emphasizing the importance of staying disciplined and focused. While White House calls are not uncommon, the recent check-in aimed to reassure lawmakers, donors, and allies within the party about Biden’s competency to run for a second term.

Additionally, Biden’s reelection campaign is ramping up communications with staff through emails and calls to keep everyone updated on campaign priorities. The campaign is confident that the election between Biden and Trump will be competitive, dismissing the lingering effects of the debate.

President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were scheduled to have lunch together, and Biden planned to host a group of Democratic governors at the White House. Governors from various states such as Minnesota, Illinois, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Michigan, Kentucky, and California were expected to attend, with others joining virtually.

Amidst the political chatter and concerns, Zients’ message to the White House staff is clear – stay focused, continue working as a team, and keep pushing forward with President Biden’s agenda. As the campaign season heats up, the administration remains steadfast in its commitment to governing and leading the country.