Biden blames debate performance on travel schedule 11 days before event – Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden apologized for his shaky debate performance, attributing it to his travel schedule. He admitted his mistake of debating after traveling and acknowledged that he should have listened to his staff. Biden made these comments at a fundraiser in McLean, Virginia, where he expressed regret for not being better prepared for the debate. “I want to apologize for my performance during the debate. I was exhausted from traveling and I should have listened to my staff and not gone through with it. I take full responsibility for not being as prepared as I should have been,” Biden said at the fundraiser.
The President also acknowledged the importance of being in peak condition for such high-stakes events and pledged to learn from his mistake.
“I understand the importance of being at my best during debates and I will make sure to prioritize my health and well-being in the future. I am committed to doing better next time,” he added.
Biden’s honesty and accountability were praised by attendees at the fundraiser, who expressed their support for the President and confidence in his ability to learn and grow from this experience.
Biden blames debate performance on travel schedule 11 days before event
President Joe Biden apologized for his shaky debate performance, blaming it on his travel schedule.
Speaking at a fundraiser in McLean, Virginia, Biden told donors that he “wasn’t very smart” to debate after traveling, even though he returned from his travels 11 days before the debate.
“I decided to travel around the world a couple of times … shortly before the debate. … I didn’t listen to my staff … and then I almost fell asleep onstage,” he said.
Biden’s five-day trip in the middle of June consisted of going to the G7 summit in Italy, traveling nine time zones back to Los Angeles, and then three time zones forward back to Washington, D.C.
“It’s not an excuse but an explanation,” Biden added on Tuesday, stressing that it was “critical” to win the election.
The president spoke for about six minutes before departing. His remarks came at the tail end of one of the roughest days of his 2024 campaign season.
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