Wisconsin [US], US President Joe Biden has declared that he will remain in the presidential race and expressed confidence that he will defeat former US President Donald Trump, NBC News reported. His statement came amid concerns about his performance against Trump during last week's debate.
While addressing supporters in Madison, Biden said: "You probably heard I had a little debate last week. I can't say it was my best performance, but since then there's been a lot of speculation: 'What's Joe going to do?' "Is he going to stay in the race? Is he going to retire? What is he going to do? Well, here's my answer. I'm going to win again."
The US president said people are trying to get him out of the race, NBC News reported. He announced, "Let me say it as clearly as I can: I'm staying in the race!" He further said, “I will beat Donald Trump.”
Biden initially said he would defeat Trump again in 2020 and then appeared to correct himself, saying, "We'll do it again in 2024."
Biden said, "I learned a long time ago that when you get knocked down, you get back up," adding that he would not allow a 90-minute debate to erase his accomplishments of the past three and a half years.
US President Joe Biden's comments came as he faces calls to drop out of the presidential race. Democratic allies have said Biden must campaign more vigorously to show he can serve a second term.
At the beginning of his speech, Biden mocked Trump for his own verbal stumbles. He also talked about his age, which polls indicate is one of voters' top concerns as he seeks re-election, NBC News reported.
"Do you think I'm too old to restore Roe v. Wade nationwide? Do you think I'm too old to ban assault weapons again? To protect Social Security and Medicare?" he asked in a series of call-and-response questions, which people seated at the event responded with a resounding "No!"
He even asked the audience if they thought he was too old to defeat Trump. In response, the audience shouted: "No!" Once again, Biden added: "I can't wait."
Biden, now 81, would finish his second term at 86, while Trump is 78. However, voters in polls have indicated they are more concerned about Biden's age.
A New York Times/Siena poll conducted after the debate found that 74 percent of voters considered Biden too old for the job.
In his remarks, Biden criticized Trump with lines he used during the debate and campaign events that took place earlier. He said Trump "has the morals of a stray cat" and is "a one-man crime spree," according to an NBC News report.
Earlier this week, the White House unequivocally denied any consideration of President Joe Biden resigning, with press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre responding "absolutely not" when she was asked about that possibility.
According to a report from the New York Times (NYT), concerns are growing about Biden's viability as a candidate following what has been described as a devastating performance in Atlanta.
Jean-Pierre on Wednesday (local time) highlighted President Biden's recent engagements with his supporters, acknowledging that while he has had difficult times, his overall record and achievements should not be overshadowed.
"He had the opportunity to talk to the fans. He did it a couple of times up to this point and explained what happened that night, talked about how he understands it and it wasn't his best night. He understands that it's fair." . people to ask that question," he told reporters at the White House.
Emphasizing the president's achievements, Jean-Pierre added: "We cannot forget his record and what he has been able to do. We cannot forget how he has been able to deliver for the American people for almost four years. That matters too. "The most historic record of administration, the greatest of modern politics.
The Press Secretary's comments come amid continued scrutiny and debates over the president's performance and future plans. The NYT report also says that President Biden has confided in a close ally of his intention to remain in the race, acknowledging the challenge of saving his candidacy after a disappointing performance in the presidential debate.
While addressing supporters in Madison, Biden said: "You probably heard I had a little debate last week. I can't say it was my best performance, but since then there's been a lot of speculation: 'What's Joe going to do?' "Is he going to stay in the race? Is he going to retire? What is he going to do? Well, here's my answer. I'm going to win again."
The US president said people are trying to get him out of the race, NBC News reported. He announced, "Let me say it as clearly as I can: I'm staying in the race!" He further said, “I will beat Donald Trump.”
Biden initially said he would defeat Trump again in 2020 and then appeared to correct himself, saying, "We'll do it again in 2024."
Biden said, "I learned a long time ago that when you get knocked down, you get back up," adding that he would not allow a 90-minute debate to erase his accomplishments of the past three and a half years.
US President Joe Biden's comments came as he faces calls to drop out of the presidential race. Democratic allies have said Biden must campaign more vigorously to show he can serve a second term.
At the beginning of his speech, Biden mocked Trump for his own verbal stumbles. He also talked about his age, which polls indicate is one of voters' top concerns as he seeks re-election, NBC News reported.
"Do you think I'm too old to restore Roe v. Wade nationwide? Do you think I'm too old to ban assault weapons again? To protect Social Security and Medicare?" he asked in a series of call-and-response questions, which people seated at the event responded with a resounding "No!"
He even asked the audience if they thought he was too old to defeat Trump. In response, the audience shouted: "No!" Once again, Biden added: "I can't wait."
Biden, now 81, would finish his second term at 86, while Trump is 78. However, voters in polls have indicated they are more concerned about Biden's age.
A New York Times/Siena poll conducted after the debate found that 74 percent of voters considered Biden too old for the job.
In his remarks, Biden criticized Trump with lines he used during the debate and campaign events that took place earlier. He said Trump "has the morals of a stray cat" and is "a one-man crime spree," according to an NBC News report.
Earlier this week, the White House unequivocally denied any consideration of President Joe Biden resigning, with press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre responding "absolutely not" when she was asked about that possibility.
According to a report from the New York Times (NYT), concerns are growing about Biden's viability as a candidate following what has been described as a devastating performance in Atlanta.
Jean-Pierre on Wednesday (local time) highlighted President Biden's recent engagements with his supporters, acknowledging that while he has had difficult times, his overall record and achievements should not be overshadowed.
"He had the opportunity to talk to the fans. He did it a couple of times up to this point and explained what happened that night, talked about how he understands it and it wasn't his best night. He understands that it's fair." . people to ask that question," he told reporters at the White House.
Emphasizing the president's achievements, Jean-Pierre added: "We cannot forget his record and what he has been able to do. We cannot forget how he has been able to deliver for the American people for almost four years. That matters too. "The most historic record of administration, the greatest of modern politics.
The Press Secretary's comments come amid continued scrutiny and debates over the president's performance and future plans. The NYT report also says that President Biden has confided in a close ally of his intention to remain in the race, acknowledging the challenge of saving his candidacy after a disappointing performance in the presidential debate.
