Biden Looks to Rest in Order to Regain Ground: Will This Solution Calm Criticism?

After a poor debate performance against Donald Trump, Joe Biden believes that getting more rest will help calm concerns about his abilities. He dismissed the criticism of his debate performance as a mistake and reiterated his readiness to defeat Trump, mentioning that getting more sleep and stopping events after 8 p.m. would be beneficial. However, this solution was met with skepticism from governors present at the statement. Despite concerns from some governors and reports from news outlets, Biden’s campaign has yet to respond to the remarks. Previously, his campaign attributed his lackluster performance to a cold and jet lag from recent international trips. Politico reported that Biden’s family has privately blamed top aides for his performance.

Biden’s political allies continue to support him publicly, including Maryland Governor Wes Moore, who emphasized their allegiance to him. However, the leak about Biden’s plans to take a break from evening events has raised further questions about his mental capacity. Some House Democrats are beginning to question whether he should step down, with key ally Rep. Jim Clyburn discussing possible support for Vice President Kamala Harris if Biden were to resign.

As Biden prepares for a high-stakes interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, he faces a critical moment to demonstrate his ability to run for president. The interview will be an important opportunity for him to reassure supporters and address doubts about his campaign.