Biden’s Poor Debate Performance Prompts Speculation of Withdrawal but Campaign Aides Say No

President Biden’s poor debate performance was widely criticized after his conversation with a close ally on July 2. During the conversation, he admitted that he regretted spending too much time on foreign affairs and attributed his poor performance to jet lag and fatigue from recent trips to Europe.

Despite extensive preparation for the debate, President Biden stumbled during the 90-minute event, appearing distracted and speaking in a weak voice. This led Democratic voters to express concerns about his ability to run for re-election, with some lawmakers even calling on him to withdraw from the race.

In response to reports that President Biden might consider suspending his campaign if upcoming events did not go well, his press secretary and top campaign aide denied the information. They emphasized that the President was focused on his accomplishments, vision, and campaign goals, refuting claims that he was considering withdrawing from the race altogether.