Biden Vs. Trump 2024 Election Polls: Biden Approval Rating Hits New Low—But Trump’s Lead Is Mostly Unchanged, Survey Shows
President Joe Biden told donors Tuesday he almost “fell asleep on stage” during his debate against former President Donald Trump last week, blaming excessive international travel prior to the event for his rocky performance—though the president prepared for the debate atin last week’s debate, saying he “wasn't very smart for traveling around the world a couple times before the debate,” according to a White House pool report.
The president suggested he was very tired heading into the debate, blaming his poor performance on “traveling around the world a couple times,” seemingly referring to trips he took much earlier in June—Biden attended the G7 summit in Italy on June 14 and was in France for D-Day commemorations on June 6.
Biden also said he “didn’t listen” to his staff before the debate, seemingly referring again to his travel schedule.: We’re launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” to 335-0739 or sign up here.during the event. The president spoke with a hoarse voice through much of the debate, regularly lost his train of thought and corrected himself while answering moderator questions.