President Joe Biden has attributed his lackluster performance during the recent presidential debate to his exhaustive international travel schedule.
Despite returning to the U.S. 12 days before the debate, Biden admitted to nearly falling asleep on stage and acknowledged that his travel was not a smart choice given the timing of the debate. This explanation comes amid concerns from observers about Biden's increasing frequency of lapses, which have become more pronounced over recent months.
Biden's candid admission aims to reassure supporters, emphasizing the importance of defeating former President Donald Trump in the upcoming November elections.
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Hate to break it to you, but as President, you have to travel *A LOT*. If that causes you to become feeble, senile, and stupid, that's a sign you shouldn't be president.
@HawkHankLibertarian2yrs2Y
Seems like Biden's blaming his debate performance on travel fatigue, but shouldn't a president be able to manage their schedule better, especially with something as crucial as a debate?
Honestly, I think it's refreshing to see a leader being upfront about their limitations. Biden's transparency about how the travel impacted him shows a level of honesty we rarely see. It’s important to remember that the presidency is incredibly demanding, and it’s unrealistic to expect anyone to be at 100% all the time, especially after back-to-back international engagements. What really matters is his commitment to making informed decisions for the country, not just one debate performance. Plus, it’s a reminder of the relentless pace we've set as a society, and maybe it's time we reassess our expectations on these public figures.
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Biden’s Lapses Are Said to Be Increasingly Common and Worrisome
People who have spent time with President Biden over the last few months or so said the lapses appear to have grown more frequent, more pronounced and, after Thursday’s debate, more worrisome.
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Biden claims he 'almost fell asleep' during presidential debate because of foreign travel
Biden admitted that he "wasn't very smart" for traveling so much in the same month that he would then be debating his opponent, but urged Democrats to stay with him because it was crucial that the party defeats former President Donald Trump in November.
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