President Joe Biden recently shared with Democratic governors his intention to stop scheduling events after 8 p.m. to prioritize getting more sleep. This decision was made during a meeting at the White House where Biden aimed to reassure over 20 state leaders about his ability to defeat former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election and govern effectively for another term.
While some governors in the meeting expressed frustration over Biden's comments, the White House did not immediately provide a response. A Biden campaign aide highlighted the president's busy schedule, including debate preparation and official work.
During the meeting, Biden made a light-hearted joke about his well-being, which was later clarified as a jest by his campaign chairwoman. Despite recent calls from some Democrats for Biden to drop out of the race following a lackluster debate performance, governors like Wes Moore, Kathy Hochul, and Tim Walz conveyed optimism about Biden's commitment to winning the election.
Concerns about Biden's age and health have been ongoing, with his debate performance drawing further attention to these issues. Reports have surfaced about the president's mental fitness and daily routines, including claims of increased lapses and the allowance of afternoon naps during debate preparations.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed questions about Biden's health, attributing his debate struggles to jet lag and travel fatigue. As pressure mounts for Biden to prove his ability to serve another term, he has acknowledged the critical nature of the upcoming days for his reelection bid.
