Staff Reports
The much-anticipated debate between President Trump and Joe Biden turned out to be a brutal night for the former Vice President. From the moment Biden started speaking, it was evident to viewers that this was not his best performance. There were rumors circulating that Biden might have been drugged to enhance his debate performance, but it seemed those rumors were unfounded as Biden struggled to hold his own against Trump.
🚨CNN’S VAN JONES CALLS FOR BIDEN TO PULL OUT OF RACE:
“There are going to be a lot of people who want him to consider taking a different course now… That was not what we needed from Joe Biden. It is personally PAINFUL for a lot of people.” pic.twitter.com/IgcnwZhCbS
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) June 28, 2024
Democrats themselves expressed confusion and concern over Biden’s performance, with one former Biden White House and campaign aide even going so far as to call it “terrible.” The lack of coherence in Biden’s answers left even seasoned Democratic operatives questioning his ability to effectively engage with Trump on the debate stage. Some went as far as to predict that Biden’s candidacy was doomed following his weak showing.
.@ScottJenningsKY: We now know that every single person who said "BUT BIDEN IS GREAT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS" has been LYING to the American people. pic.twitter.com/WBh3xGheZD
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) June 28, 2024
Throughout the night, Biden’s responses were described as rambling and disjointed, providing Trump with ample opportunities to interject and challenge his statements. Trump himself seized on these moments, mocking Biden’s unclear answers and suggesting that even Biden himself seemed unsure of what he was trying to convey.
The media reaction to Biden’s performance was equally harsh, with CNN’s Van Jones calling for Biden to drop out and CNN’s Scott Jennings bluntly stating that Biden appeared mentally unfit to continue as President. Comments from Republican representatives and Democratic strategists alike underscored the widespread belief that Biden’s cognitive decline was on full display during the debate.
In the aftermath of the debate, it was clear that Biden’s weak showing had caused panic not just among his supporters but also among the media outlets covering the event. Despite the high stakes of the debate, Biden’s performance left many questioning his ability to effectively lead the country, especially in a face-off against an opponent like President Trump.
