What's happened
President Joe Biden takes full responsibility for his poor debate performance against Donald Trump, admitting to mistakes and vowing to continue his presidency despite calls for his withdrawal.
What's behind the headline?
What the papers say
According to The Independent, Biden took blame for his poor debate showing, emphasizing his commitment to winning the election. In contrast, Metro highlighted Trump's derogatory comments about Biden's performance. The View hosts, as reported by The Independent, called for Biden to step down to improve Democratic chances against Trump.
How we got here
President Biden faced heavy criticism following a debate with Donald Trump, where he stumbled over words and failed to challenge Trump's statements. Calls for Biden to withdraw from the race intensified after the lackluster performance.
Go deeper
- What impact could Biden's admission of fault have on his campaign?
- How are voters reacting to calls for Biden to withdraw?
- What steps is Biden taking to improve his debate performance?
Common question
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Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. is an American politician who is the 46th and current president of the United States. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 47th vice president from 2009 to 2017 and represented Delaware in the United States Senate
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Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021.