President Joe Biden sat down for his first television interview since his poor debate performance to reassure allies and voters. In the 22-minute interview with ABC, Biden displayed more coherence than at the debate but showed a mix of denial, defiance, and dismissiveness when discussing his standing in the race.
Biden denied being down in the polls to Trump, insisted it was a toss-up, and dismissed his low job approval rating. He also boasted about his achievements and success as president. However, he unnerved Democrats by saying he will only drop out of the race if “the Lord Almighty” tells him to.
When questioned about his cognitive abilities, Biden said he has a cognitive test every day and that he is still fit to campaign and be president for four more years. Despite acknowledging a poor debate performance, he took responsibility and attributed it to being sick and exhausted.
Throughout the interview, Biden contrasted himself with Trump, repeatedly calling the former president a liar. He discussed his plans for the future, highlighting his focus on straightening out the tax system, pursuing healthcare for all, and expanding childcare and eldercare.
Overall, while Biden displayed more coherence in the interview compared to the debate, his mix of denial, defiance, and dismissiveness may have raised concerns among allies and voters about his candidacy.
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