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Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Concerns Among Allies, Supporters Highlight 16M Jobs

Jun 29, 2024, 11:30 PM

President Joe Biden's performance in the recent presidential debate has sparked widespread concern among his supporters and political allies. The debate, held on Thursday, saw Biden struggling to articulate his points, leading to criticism from various quarters. European allies are anxious that Biden's poor performance could boost Donald Trump's chances of victory and potentially reduce U.S. support for Ukraine. Despite the backlash, Biden's campaign is working to suppress concerns and rally support. Meanwhile, some media outlets, including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the New York Times, have called for Biden to drop out of the race. In contrast, the Philadelphia Inquirer editorial board has urged Trump to withdraw from the race instead. Biden has been actively seeking support from donors and his political allies, who continue to stand by him despite acknowledging his poor showing in the debate. Biden's supporters highlight his administration's creation of almost 16 million jobs, and Rep. Ro Khanna has defended Biden's performance.