President Joe Biden defended himself in his first television interview after calls from some Democrats for him to drop out of the 2024 race following a poor debate performance against former President Donald Trump. Biden dismissed concerns about his health and low poll numbers, stating that he was the most qualified person to be president and win the race. Despite admitting to having a “bad night” and feeling “exhausted” during the debate, Biden took full responsibility for his performance and attributed his raspy voice to a cold. Some Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Mark Warner and Gov. Maura Healey, have called for Biden to reevaluate his campaign, while former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi raised concerns about his fitness for office.
In the interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos, Biden denied having any serious health issues and stated that his poor performance was due to exhaustion and lack of preparation. He maintained his commitment to staying in the race and beating Trump, despite the growing pressure within his own party for him to step aside. Ultimately, he ruled out the possibility of dropping out of the race, emphasizing his determination to continue campaigning and seeking re-election.
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