President Biden attempted to boost his re-election campaign by engaging in interviews with two Black radio hosts that aired on Thursday. However, he faced challenges during these interviews, struggling with his words and making mistakes. In one interview, he mistakenly claimed to have been “the first Black woman to serve with a Black president.” Additionally, during a Fourth of July speech to military families, he stumbled over his words and abruptly ended a story about former President Donald J. Trump.
Mr. Biden’s campaign has been working to downplay concerns about his debate performance and reassure voters, donors, and activists. His spokesperson, Ammar Moussa, criticized the media for focusing on the president’s verbal miscues, stating that they are not newsworthy.
Despite the scrutiny following his lackluster debate performance, President Biden is continuing his campaign efforts with upcoming interviews and events. He is scheduled to appear on ABC with George Stephanopoulos and attend a campaign event in Philadelphia.
During the radio interviews, President Biden aimed to address concerns within the Black community regarding his debate performance. The hosts of both shows praised him after the interviews, despite his verbal struggles.
In his interview on “The Earl Ingram Show,” Mr. Ingram asked the president to highlight his accomplishments. While the interview was low-pressure, President Biden still had difficulty articulating his responses. He discussed the importance of voting and criticized the recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
Throughout the interview, President Biden’s answers were lengthy, focusing on his achievements and critiques of Donald Trump. He occasionally paused mid-answer or corrected himself, showing signs of struggle with his speech.
At the conclusion of the interview with Mr. Ingram, President Biden acknowledged his poor debate performance and admitted to making mistakes. He expressed regret over his performance and recognized the need for improvement.
