During a recent fundraiser in Virginia, President Joe Biden admitted that he “fell asleep on stage” during his disastrous debate with former President Donald Trump last week. He attributed his poor performance to the fact that he had traveled “around the world a couple of times” in the two weeks leading up to the confrontation, despite his staff advising against it.
Despite initial claims by White House officials that Biden’s cold was to blame for his disjointed debate performance, the president acknowledged that his extensive travel schedule had contributed to his lackluster showing. This revelation comes as concerns within the Democratic Party about Biden’s ability to mount a winning campaign against Trump in November continue to grow.
Some Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas, have called on Biden to drop out of the race entirely. However, both the president and his campaign remain steadfast in their determination to defeat Trump and protect democracy in the United States.
The debate, which was watched by millions of viewers, raised serious doubts among voters and Democratic activists about Biden’s capabilities. Despite previous denials from Biden and his advisors about age affecting his duties, this lackluster performance has fueled a chorus of anxiety within the party. Nevertheless, Biden remains focused on staying in the race and emerging victorious in November’s election.
