President Joe Biden attributed his poor debate performance last week to jet lag from recent overseas travels, despite returning to the United States 12 days before the debate. Speaking at a campaign fundraiser in Virginia, Biden admitted he was not at his best and joked about nearly falling asleep on stage. He apologized to supporters and emphasized the importance of winning against former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Biden’s explanation for his lackluster performance raises questions about his ability to handle the demands of a second term in office. Leading up to the debate, Biden spent time at Camp David preparing with aides after returning from trips to Italy and France. Despite growing concerns from Democrats, including calls for him to withdraw from U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas, Biden has remained committed to staying in the race.
Photo credit
www.usatoday.com
Biden attributes lackluster debate performance to overseas travel: ‘I was on the verge of dozing off’
