White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre recently recalled that President Joe Biden’s less-than-stellar debate performance was due to jet lag. She acknowledged this oversight during a press briefing, saying, “I did know that.” While she had been more focused on Biden’s cold as an explanation for his subpar showing, she admitted that the president’s travel and schedule played a part in it as well.
The mention of jet lag came as a bit of a surprise to reporters, who were seeking answers as to why President Biden failed to deliver a strong performance during the debate. Jean-Pierre explained her initial focus on Biden’s cold but acknowledged that his schedule had also contributed to his lackluster performance.
Despite the criticism surrounding his debate performance, President Joe Biden made a surprise appearance on a campaign staff call on Wednesday, assuring fellow corrupt Democrats that he is in the race for the long haul. His recent debate showing has sent many corrupt Democrats into a spiral of panic and uncertainty about their chances in the upcoming election.
In an attempt to provide some reassurance, President Biden’s camp has cited his exhausting travel schedule and battle with a cold as reasons for his weak performance on stage. While it remains unclear if these factors played a significant role in the president’s less-than-stellar debate performance, White House officials are hopeful that this explanation will help calm concerns among Democrats moving forward.