President Biden dismisses concerns about his performance, insisting he is in good health and fully capable of serving as president despite pressure from within his own party to step aside.
President Biden has brushed off concerns about his age and fitness for office, declaring that he is "on the horse" and ready for a second term. In an interview with NBC's Lester Holt, Biden dismissed suggestions that he needed help with his speeches or that he might struggle with age-related issues in the years ahead.
"I'm on the horse," Biden said angrily when asked if he planned to "get back on the horse" for a second debate with Donald Trump in September. "I've done 22 major events and thousands of people. Overwhelming crowds. A lot happening. I'm on the horse."
Biden's Competence Questioned Amidst Calls to Step Aside
Biden's comments come amidst growing pressure from within his own party to reconsider his bid for re-election. Many Democrats have expressed concerns about his age and performance in the first presidential debate against Trump, which some have described as "disastrous."
A recent poll by CNN found that only 38% of Americans believe Biden is mentally sharp enough to serve as president, while 58% believe he is not. The poll also found that 63% of Democrats believe Biden should not run for re-election in 2024.
Biden's Competence Questioned Amidst Calls to Step Aside
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has reportedly encouraged lawmakers to continue pressuring Biden to reconsider his bid, although she publicly backs him against Trump. Some Democrats have argued that the party needs to focus on security and unifying language following the attempt on Trump's life, and that efforts to convince Biden to step down must take a "back seat."
Biden's insistence that he is fit for office is at odds with the concerns raised by many Americans and members of his own party. The president's age and performance in the first debate have raised questions about his ability to serve a full second term, and the party remains divided on whether to support his candidacy.
Biden's Competence Questioned Amidst Calls to Step Aside
The next presidential debate is scheduled for September, and Biden has confirmed that he will participate. However, he refused to be drawn on whether he would seek a third debate, dismissing the suggestion that Trump offered it as a chance for Biden to "redeem" himself.
Biden's refusal to engage with Trump's offer for a third debate has further fueled speculation about his confidence in his own abilities. The president's insistence that he is in good health and ready for a second term is at odds with the concerns raised by many Americans, and the party remains divided on whether to support his candidacy.
Biden's Competence Questioned Amidst Calls to Step Aside
