The White House has revealed plans for an intense schedule of meetings and public appearances for President Joe Biden in the coming days, as he seeks to project a more vigorous image following his lackluster performance in last week’s presidential debate with Republican Donald Trump. According to AP reports, the octogenarian president will meet with congressional leaders and Democratic governors in an attempt to convince them that he is still the right person for the job.
Biden is also expected to sit down for a network TV interview on Friday, which will air on “Good Morning America” and “This Week,” hosted by George Stephanopoulos. This interview, as well as meetings with key political figures, are part of an effort to counter growing pressure for the 81-year-old president to step aside in the 2024 race due to his disastrous debate performance.
The White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has dismissed calls for Biden to bow out of the race, attributing his poor performance during the debate to “a bad night” when he had a cold. Despite these reassurances, Democratic leaders remain concerned about Biden’s ability to effectively lead the country, especially in light of his halting and nonsensical answers during the debate.
In an attempt to turn the page on this issue, President Biden is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives in Washington, DC, later this month to speak in front of a joint session of Congress. This whirlwind schedule of meetings and public appearances is aimed at demonstrating that the president is still capable and committed to leading the United States through these challenging times.