Biden says he's 'determined on running' as calls to step aside grow

 

Biden says he's 'determined on running' as calls to step aside grow

During a news conference that lasted about an hour, President Biden reaffirmed his resolve to continue running for office in spite of mounting criticism and uncertainty from supporters and leaders that he should drop out of the campaign and that he won't be able to defeat former President Donald Trump in November.

"I think I'm the best qualified applicant to be president. Regarding Trump, Biden remarked, "I beat him once, and I will beat him again."

Biden declared, "I'm not in this for my legacy." "My goal is to finish the task that I began."

"I'm determined to run, but I think it's important that I realize allay fears by seeing — let them see me out there," Biden responded when asked if he was committed to continuing in the race despite the concerns of certain Democratic legislators. Allow them to see me through. In "toss-up states," he claimed, his campaign was solid and making great progress.

Without using a teleprompter, Biden addressed ten reporters at the event that took place after the NATO summit in Washington. When talking about the economy and preventing gun violence, he was occasionally enthusiastic and spoke with even tone. While Biden provided brief answers to most queries, he also spoke extensively about foreign policy and the nation's economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, the president erred in his initial remarks when he called Vice President Harris "Vice President Trump."

When asked what worries he had about Harris defeating Trump in the primary, Biden responded. "Look, if I didn't believe Vice President Trump wasn't qualified to be president, I wouldn't have chosen her to be vice president," he remarked.

Biden made a mistake on stage with NATO leaders a few hours prior, mispronouncing the president of Ukraine, Zelenky, as President Putin before swiftly correcting himself.

A reporter who was number eleven yelled a question at the end of the press conference, asking Biden how he would react to Trump's own criticism of Harris's misnaming.

"Listen to him," stated Biden as he left the platform.

His campaign had hoped that the NATO summit would demonstrate his leadership abilities on a global scale. Rather, it has been eclipsed by skepticism about whether he is prepared for a rough campaign and a another four years in office, which has been voiced by voters, contributors, and elected Democrats.

Since Biden mishandled his June 27 debate against former President Donald Trump, the questions have been circling. In the debate, Biden found it difficult to respond to questions; he has since attributed this on overpreparation, a cold, latent jet lag, and interruptions by Trump. Many people in his party don't believe him when he says it was simply one bad night.

Since then, Biden and his group have made further campaign trips in Wisconsin, Ohio, and Pennsylvania to demonstrate that he has the endurance and mental clarity necessary to win this election.

Pennsylvania, as well as in Michigan later this week. This week, he also made an appearance on MSNBC's Morning Joe. He conducted a televised interview that was shown in its entirety on ABC News, and he has another one arranged with NBC for Monday. And Biden has been belligerent, telling his party that he will not be withdrawing from the campaign and that it was time to put an end to the debate about his future. Some prominent party figures have thrown their support behind him, but others have since stated they believe Trum will win.

If required, Biden indicated he would undergo another neurological examination.

The White House has revealed that the president claimed to have undergone three neurological tests while in office. If his doctor suggested another, he stated he would take it.

"I'm okay," he declared. "Every day, the decisions I make put my neurological capacity to the test."

"I'm surrounded by good documents every single day," he stated. "I'll get another neurological exam if they think it's necessary," he declared.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Biden's co-chair for the campaign, reportedly stated that it "wouldn't hurt" for Biden to retake the exam.

According to Biden, he must "pace himself" through his routine.

In an effort to address rumors that he had advised the country's Democratic governors last week that he needed to go to bed earlier and stop holding engagements past 8 p.m., Biden said he had to pace himself better throughout the day.

""It would be smarter to pace myself a little more instead of starting at 7 every day and going to bed at midnight," stated Biden.

Biden continued, saying that ever since the June debate, his schedule has been "full bore." Furthermore, he claimed that Trump had accomplished "virtually nothing."

"How is Trump doing? before he strikes the ball, cruising around on his golf cart and completing the scorecard? Biden stated

Biden repeatedly dismissed any idea that he wasn't capable of serving as president or as a presidential candidate.

To reassure Americans that he won't have another "bad night," Biden stated, "The best way to assure them is the way I assure myself."

Asma Khalid of NPR questioned Biden on why, contrary to his pledge during the 2020 campaign, he failed to use his position as president to serve as a "bridge" to the next generation of Democratic leaders. According to Biden, the seriousness of the problems he inherited, ranging from foreign policy to the economy, was the cause.

In his speech, Biden also discussed challenges to democracy, citing the Republicans' Project 2025 agenda and recent rulings from the Supreme Court.

We haven't visited this place before. And for the same reason, I didn't pass on to the next generation, as you mentioned. I have to get this work done. There's so much on the line that I have to get this job done," Biden declared.