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According to The New York Times, “Biden was drained enough from the back-to-back trips to Europe that his team cut his planned debate preparation by two days so he could rest at his house in Delaware, before joining advisers at Camp David for rehearsals. The preparations, which took place over six days, never started before 11 a.m. and Mr. Biden was given time for an afternoon nap each day, according to a person familiar with the process.”
White House spokesman Andrew Bates clarified that despite the late start times, Biden was active well before 11 a.m., beginning his daily duties following his morning exercise routine. However, at a fundraiser that evening, Biden attributed his debate performance to exhaustion, admitting, “I wasn’t very smart. I decided to travel around the world a couple of times, I don’t know how many time zones.” He further confessed, “I didn’t listen to my staff, and I came back and I fell asleep on the stage.”
Addressing the media on Wednesday, Jean-Pierre noted, “He had a hoarse voice. Many of you reached out to me and my team and some other members of the White House asking what was going on. We confirmed that he had a cold.”
“So I think some of you here in this room can certainly relate to… what could happen when you’re having an important moment and you’re not feeling well; and also you wish you could have done better, and so he took ownership. I think that’s important,” she concluded. “He’s going to continue to make a strong case for his agenda and that’s what you’re going to see. And he was given an explanation and that’s what he wanted to do.”
Biden’s recent public appearances have sparked widespread concern. At a Juneteenth celebration, he momentarily seemed to freeze up, and during an immigration event on June 18, he struggled to recall the name of his homeland security secretary. Despite these incidents, White House officials insist that Biden is in excellent health. His aides have also recruited several advisers to affirm their positive interactions with him.
Yet, video footage and interviews suggest a noticeable shift in his demeanor compared to his earlier days in office. Trump has not held back his criticism of Biden’s debate performance, and as Biden has aged, the White House has subtly scaled back his direct engagements with the press. However, he continues to occasionally address questions from the media.
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As debates about Biden’s alertness and stamina persist, the White House remains steadfast in their assertion of his capability and health, aiming to dispel any doubts through his continued public engagements and the backing of his close advisors. The administration appears committed to maintaining a narrative of resilience and preparedness as they navigate these public scrutiny challenges.
