US President Joe Biden held a surprise press briefing covering key topics including the 2024 election, the economy, and rising Middle East tensions. Biden warned about Trump’s influence, defended the latest positive jobs report, and addressed concerns about the Israel-Iran conflict.
Wiping away multiple tears after being introduced by his daughter Ashley and waving to a crowd that gave him an extended standing ovation, a smiling Biden said: "I love you."
Trump claimed that President Joe Biden was forced out of the 2024 presidential race due to a "coup" following their debate. Trump's statements came during an interview with Elon Musk, where he also discussed his relationships with world leaders and his views on the current election dynamics.
In his first interview since ending his re-election campaign on July 21, Biden stated that he had "no serious health issues" but emphasised that his top priority was defeating former President Trump.
On Sunday, there was a political earthquake when US President Joe Biden unexpectedly withdrew from the presidential race and threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate to face former President Donald Trump.
Biden spoke to some of his donors last week where he defended his poor debate performance, saying it was time to "put Trump in the bullseye". This remark was criticised by Republicans after the assassination attempt on Trump, which they said created a climate of political violence.
The decline in support for Biden among Indian-Americans was the largest in all Asian American ethnic communities in the US. Biden is currently in the midst of an escalating political crisis after his poor debate performance against Donald Trump on June 27.
Trump called Biden's choice of Kamala Harris, the first woman vice president of Indian and African heritage, his "one brilliant decision" and an "insurance policy". Harris has been touted to replace Biden as the Democratic nominee following his faultering performance in the presidential debate.
Biden has been facing widespread criticism and concerns over his capability to serve in the White House for another term following his poor performance in the June 27 presidential debate against Trump. Despite this, Biden has been trying to show he is still competent for the job.
Biden's hoarse-sounding, shaky performance rattled Democrats that he may be too old to serve another term in the White House at 81. A recent poll showed one in three Democrats thinking that he should end his reelection bid following the dismal debate performance against Trump.
Biden's shaky performance rattled Democrats that he may be too old to serve another term in the White House at 81. One Democrat from the US House of Representatives publicly called on him to withdraw from the presidential race.
Biden's recent debate performance might have a significant negative effect. If there are internal concerns, it suggests they're aware of the potential impact and may be considering how to address any fallout from the debate.
Earlier this year, Michelle Obama had been tipped to replace Biden, 81, as the Democrat candidate owing to the latter's age and mental health concerns in the run-up to the elections. Biden's shaky performance increased those fears and led to fresh calls for him to step aside.
Biden's voice was hoarse during the debate, and he stumbled and appeared lost for words against Trump's assertive barrage of criticisms during the high-stakes showdown on Thursday. This reignited concerns over his old age and mental health concerns.
Trump mentioned India and China when the presidential debate focused on climate policies, centering on his decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord in 2017. Trump argued that the deal to keep global temperatures rising below 2 degrees Celsius was disadvantageous to US workers.
Biden and Trump's bitter rivalry was on display as the two sparred fiercely on several issues and even took a dig at each other's golf abilities. Biden's slow and stuttering performance as compared to Trump's fuelled concerns about his old age and mental health.
Biden's voice was hoarse due to a cold, and he appeared to lose his train of thought and stumbled upon his answers while responding to a barrage of criticisms by Trump. Even Vice President Kamala Harris admitted he had a slow start amid mounting concerns over his age.
Biden and Trump sparred over various topics including economy, healthcare, abortion, immigration and foreign policy after skipping a handshake. Biden's raspy and uneven performance at the debate fuelled concerns about his age and capability to serve in the White House for a second term.
For 90 minutes on Thursday night, US President Joe Biden has the chance to show doubting Americans that, at age 81, he is capable of handling the rigours of another four-year term, when he faces off in a debate against Republican Donald Trump.
Biden and Trump are the oldest candidates in US history to compete for the White House and it will be a key factor in their presidential debate. The duo are also expected to focus their arguments on the immigration crisis, criminal cases against Trump and Hunter Biden, and US foreign policy.
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