During a recent interview, California Democrat Rep. Katie Porter expressed her views on the White House's response to President Joe Biden's debate performance last Thursday. Porter criticized the White House for what she described as a 'fumbled' strategy for damage control.
Porter raised concerns about President Biden's advisers, both those involved in debate preparation and those providing ongoing advice. She emphasized the importance of Biden actively engaging with the American people to earn their trust, rather than solely relying on interactions with top Democrats in Congress.
Porter urged Biden to take his message, energy, and enthusiasm directly to the public. She highlighted the need for Biden to address the situation personally and connect with the American people to address any doubts or concerns.
President Biden has taken steps to engage with the public, including scheduling a taped interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos and planning a solo press conference during the upcoming NATO summit. Porter noted that her last personal interaction with Biden was during the 2022 campaign trail.
