Joe Biden Makes Shocking Admission After Disastrous Debate

Following a disappointing debate performance that surprised many Democrats, President Joe Biden declared on Friday his intention to defeat Republican rival Donald Trump in the upcoming November presidential election. He gave no indication of considering withdrawal from the race.

“I know I’m not a young man, to state the obvious,” Biden said enthusiastically at a rally the day after the face-off with Trump, which many viewed as a setback for the 81-year-old President.

“I don’t walk as easy as I used to, I don’t speak as smoothly as I used to, I don’t debate as well as I used to,” he admitted, while the crowd chanted “Four more years.”

“I would not be running again if I didn’t believe with all my heart and soul that I could do this job. The stakes are too high,” Biden affirmed.

His verbal slips and meandering responses during the debate raised voters' concerns about his capacity to serve another four-year term, prompting some Democrats to question their ability to mount a competitive campaign against him on November 5th.

Campaign spokesperson Michael Tyler stated that such discussions were not taking place. He told reporters on Air Force One, “We’d rather have one bad night than a candidate with a bad vision for where he wants to take the country.”

According to two sources familiar with the situation, the campaign held an “all hands on deck” meeting on Friday afternoon to reassure staff that Biden would remain in the race.

Instead of their usual tactic of criticizing Trump post-debate, Democrats directed their frustration at their own candidate.

When asked if he still supported Biden’s campaign, U.S. House of Representatives Democratic Party chairman Hakeem Jeffries avoided a direct answer.

“I support the ticket. I support the Senate Democratic majority. We’re going to do everything possible to take back the House in November. Thank you, everyone,” he said to reporters.

Several other Democrats also hesitated when questioned about Biden’s continued candidacy. Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island commented, “That’s the president’s decision.”

However, key figures in the party, including former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, expressed their support for Biden.

“Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know. But this election is still a choice between someone who has fought for ordinary folks his entire life and somebody who only cares about himself,” former President Barack Obama posted on X, “But this election is still a choice between somebody who has fought for ordinary folks his entire life and somebody who only cares about himself.”