According to reporting from multiple outlets, President Joe Biden joked with donors on Tuesday that he"fell asleep" on the debate stage due to recent travel.
White House officials have repeated that President Biden does not intend to step aside as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president in the 2024 election. The White House on Tuesday announced a schedule of meetings between the president and Democratic governors, a press conference and an interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos on Friday.
Related story: Texas Rep. Doggett first sitting Democrat to publicly call for Biden to exit presidential race The Associated Press cited sources who requested anonymity to say that donors and some on Capitol Hill were experiencing"growing anxiety" about President Biden's ability to win a close race against Trump.