In the wake of a disappointing debate performance, President Joe Biden’s family gathered at Camp David to express their support and encourage him to stay in the race.
What Happened: Initially intended as a photo shoot for the upcoming Democratic National Convention, the family gathering quickly transformed into a strategy meeting to address the growing concerns within the Democratic party following Biden’s lackluster debate showing, Associated Press reported on Monday.
Despite acknowledging Biden’s subpar performance against the presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, the Biden family remains confident in his ability to secure a Democratic victory and serve another term as President, as per anonymous sources.
First Lady Jill Biden and son Hunter Biden were among the most vocal supporters, urging the President not to withdraw from the race due to one disappointing performance. The family also criticized the preparation provided by Biden’s staff for the debate, suggesting that improvements could be made.
Why It Matters: This family gathering comes in the wake of a recent poll revealing a decline in voters' confidence in President Biden’s mental and physical fitness following the initial 2024 presidential debate. The poll also indicated that Trump was perceived to have outperformed Biden during the debate.
Moreover, Biden’s poor debate performance has been attributed to a series of missteps by his top advisors, leading to calls for him to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Critics believe that Biden’s failure to counter Trump's repeated false claims was due to a lack of rest and poor preparation, despite warnings from his aides.
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