CNN's Kayla Tausche reports that rank-and-file White House staffers are devastated by President Biden's performance in Thursday's debate, with some unable to come to work due to low morale.
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CNN Reporter Reveals Abysmal Mood at White House After Biden's Debate Performance
President Biden's disappointing debate performance has sparked widespread concern within his administration, with CNN reporting that rank-and-file White House staffers are deeply distressed.
"The mood inside the building is not good," CNN senior White House correspondent Kayla Tausche reported. "They described the tone of the group chats among staffers as abysmal, ugly. They say everyone is deflated and a lot of people chose to work from home today, saying, 'We're just commiserating, and we didn't want to do that at a desk.'"
CNN Reporter Reveals Abysmal Mood at White House After Biden's Debate Performance
Tausche's remarks come amid growing questions about Biden's ability to serve effectively as President. The 79-year-old leader stumbled through the debate, appearing disoriented and unable to keep up with his opponent, former President Donald Trump.
"President Biden's debate demeanor sparked yet another national conversation about his ability to serve, and while his team is publicly standing by the president, some are privately panicking," Tausche said.
CNN Reporter Reveals Abysmal Mood at White House After Biden's Debate Performance
Biden's team has acknowledged the concerns raised by the debate, but they insist that he will remain in the race.
"The Biden campaign just believes they need a little bit of time for the dust to settle and to move forward," Tausche told CNN host Kasie Hunt. "They plan for the president to stay in the race and to debate again in September."
However, the extent of the damage done by Biden's poor performance remains uncertain. Liberal commentators have turned on the President, expressing their disappointment and questioning his fitness for office.
"I've seen enough," said former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann. "Joe Biden is not capable of being president. He cannot do this job."
The debate has also raised concerns among Democratic voters, who are anxious about the party's prospects in the upcoming midterm elections.
"Biden's performance was a disaster," said one Democrat who voted for him in 2020. "I'm not sure I can vote for him again."
The White House has not publicly commented on the reports of low morale among staffers. However, Fox News Digital reached out for comment and did not receive an immediate reply.
As the election draws closer, Biden faces increasing pressure to prove that he is still capable of leading the nation. With his approval ratings slipping and his opponent surging in the polls, the President's future appears uncertain.
