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Biden Vows to Stay in Race, Beat Trump Despite Debate Performance

Jul 5, 2024, 07:38 PM

President Joe Biden has announced that he will remain in the presidential race despite a widely criticized debate performance. Addressing speculation about his potential withdrawal, Biden emphasized that he will not let the debate erase years of his work, spanning 81 years. He acknowledged that his debate performance was not his best but reaffirmed his commitment to the race and his determination to beat Trump. Biden also had a post-debate verbal check-in with his doctor, according to the White House.