Biden Attributes Poor Debate Performance to Jet Lag and Travel Fatigue

Joe Biden has faced growing pressure from Democrats to withdraw from the presidential election after a shaky debate performance last week. Despite this, Biden has vowed to continue running for re-election, stating "no one is pushing me out" and "I'm not leaving" in separate emails and calls with his campaign team. He also held a closed-door lunch with Vice President Kamala Harris and spoke with over 20 Democratic governors.

According to recent reports, Joe Biden has reassured his campaign staff and Democratic leaders that he is committed to running for president. During a closed-door lunch with Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House, Biden joined a call with the broader Democratic campaign, stating "No one's pushing me out. I'm not leaving." Additionally, Biden told a key ally that he may need to convince the public of his candidacy in order to salvage it.

Joe Biden recently attributed his subpar performance during the presidential debate to jet lag, citing his extensive travel through approximately 100 time zones during two overseas trips in early June. The trips, which took place before the June 27th debate, may have affected his cognitive abilities and overall performance. However, some critics argue that Biden's age and mental acuity are more significant concerns for his reelection bid.