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Biden's Campaign Confirms President Has Cold During Debate Night, NBC Reports

Jun 28, 2024, 02:26 AM

President Joe Biden's campaign has confirmed that he has been battling a cold, which has affected his voice and performance during the recent debate night. The White House stated that Biden was examined by his physician in recent days and tested negative for COVID-19. Despite his raspy voice, Biden's team attributes his weak debate performance to this illness. Various media outlets, including NBC, have reported this information, with some suggesting that the campaign should have informed the public beforehand to set expectations.