President Biden Acknowledges Poor Debate Performance but Highlights Accomplishments in Radio Interview

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Politics
04/07/2024 17h19

In a recent radio interview with host Earl Ingram, President Joe Biden admitted to having a "bad" debate performance against former President Donald Trump. Despite his admission, Biden emphasized that his accomplishments during his term were more significant and important.

Reflecting on his debate performance, Biden humbly stated, "I had a bad night. And the fact of the matter is that, you know, I screwed up." The president's admission comes as he faces criticism and calls to step down from media figures, with speculation surrounding his ability to remain at the top of the ticket as the 2024 election approaches.

Addressing his misstep, Biden shared a lesson learned from his father, stating, "But I learned from my father, when you get knocked down, you just get back up." The president remained steadfast and expressed confidence in his campaign, declaring, "We're going to win this election. We're going to just beat Donald Trump. And like we did in 2020, we're going to beat him again."

Biden acknowledged that he did not have a strong showing during the debate, acknowledging it as "90 minutes on stage," but he urged listeners to consider his accomplishments over the past 3.5 years. The president highlighted that he led the economy back from the brink of collapse, which continues to improve, and boasted of his efforts to lower prescription drug prices and expand veterans' health care through collaboration with Republicans.

The president also addressed questions regarding "Black jobs," a term mentioned by Trump during the debate. Biden criticized Trump's use of the term, referring to it as "shameful" and implying that it perpetuates harmful stereotypes about the labor capabilities of Black individuals. He challenged Trump to provide evidence of his efforts to support the Black community, emphasizing his own initiatives in college education and home buying opportunities.

CNN host Jake Tapper, who moderated the debate between Biden and Trump, later commented on Biden's struggles to articulate his thoughts during the 90-minute event. However, the Biden campaign declined to provide any further comment when reached by Fox News Digital.

As the 2024 election looms, President Biden remains focused on his achievements and the promise of continuing progress for the American people.

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