Biden explains weak performance in TV duel with fatigue after international travel
Biden, at the age of 81, the oldest president in US history, spoke with a hoarse voice and became tangled in his expressions during the TV debate with his anticipated challenger Donald Trump on CNN on Thursday evening. Although the heavyweights in the Democratic Party have publicly expressed their support for Biden, his supporters and donors have become more nervous since the TV debate.
Biden traveled to France at the beginning of June for the commemoration events of the 80th anniversary of the Allied landing in Normandy, and also made a state visit to the country. In the middle of the month, Biden went to Italy for the G7 Summit.
US Vice President Kamala Harris, who is considered the most likely candidate for the succession of the White House if Biden were to step down, said meanwhile that she was "proud" to be Biden's "running mate." "Joe Biden is our candidate," she told CBS News. "We beat Trump once, and we will beat him again."
- Despite the nerve-wracking performance in the TV duel with Donald Trump on CNN, Biden's running mate, Kamala Harris, remained confident, declaring, "We beat Trump once, and we will beat him again."
- Biden's exhausting travel schedule, which included attending events in France for the Normandy commemoration and participating in the G7 Summit in Italy, might have contributed to his hoarse voice and tangled expressions during the presidential debate.
- Despite the growing concerns among Biden's supporters and donors after the debate, major figures in the Democratic Party continue to offer their endorsements to the US President, who is currently the oldest in history.
- CNN, the broadcasting network that hosted the heated TV duel between Biden and Trump, reported on the tense moments and criticisms faced by the incumbent US President.
- Many political analysts and media outlets, including CNN, are closely monitoring the performance of both Biden and Trump in the presidential election campaign, as the outcome will significantly impact the trajectory of the US and global politics.
