On July 2, President Biden had a private conversation with a close ally and expressed regret for spending too much time on foreign policy. He attributed his lackluster debate performance to jet lag and fatigue from recent trips to Europe. Despite preparing extensively for the debate, his delivery and overall performance were widely criticized. Democratic voters expressed concerns about his ability to run for re-election, and some lawmakers even called 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, emphasizing that the President was focused on his accomplishments, vision, and campaign goals. They refuted claims that he was considering withdrawing from the race and expressed confidence in his ability to continue his re-election campaign. Despite this setback, President Biden recognized the importance of improving his performance and acknowledged that he needed to focus more on domestic issues during upcoming debates.
