BTN News: President Joe Biden said he almost fell asleep during his debate with former President Donald Trump. Biden said he was tired because he had traveled a lot just before the debate. He talked about this at a fundraising event in Virginia. Biden explained why he was tired and spoke about his performance and his ability to lead.
Biden Explains Why He Was So Tired During the Debate
During a fundraising event in McLean, Virginia, President Joe Biden said he almost fell asleep during his debate with former President Donald Trump. Biden said he was tired because he traveled to Italy for the G7 summit and to France for the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings just before the debate. He said, “I decided to travel around the world a couple of times right before the debate, didn’t listen to my team, and then almost fell asleep on stage. It’s not an excuse, but an explanation.”
Biden Receives Criticism for His Debate Performance from Voters and Democrats
Biden received a lot of criticism for his performance in the debate. He looked old, had a hoarse voice, and had trouble finishing some sentences. These issues made voters and Democratic Party members worry about his ability to continue leading and to face Trump in the upcoming elections. During the short six-minute fundraising event, Biden admitted his debate performance was not good but said it was very important for winning the election. He was then escorted out by his team, unlike his usual longer speeches at such events.
Biden’s Health and His Brief Public Appearances
The night before the event, Biden met briefly with reporters at the White House to talk about the Supreme Court’s decision to give some immunity to former presidents. However, he did not answer any questions or talk about the debate incident. After the debate on June 27, sources close to Biden’s team said his hoarse voice was due to a cold he had for several days. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre assured people that Biden was not on medication during the debate and dismissed concerns that he had Alzheimer’s or any type of dementia. Jean-Pierre said Biden could still do his job well despite his age, pointing out that at 81, he is the oldest president in U.S. history.
Conclusion
President Biden’s admission about almost falling asleep during the debate helps explain his criticized performance. Despite concerns about his health and criticism, his team continues to support his ability to lead. With the election coming up, these issues will continue to affect how the public sees him and their confidence in his leadership.
