Biden Campaign Defends President's Debate Performance, Highlights Record-Breaking Fundraising

Despite facing criticism for his raspy voice and halting answers during the debate with former President Trump, the Biden campaign is emphasizing the president's record-breaking fundraising as a sign of support and strength.

President Biden, facing intense scrutiny after his lackluster performance in the first presidential debate with former President Trump, has sought to address Democratic Party concerns and highlight his campaign's fundraising success.

Acknowledging his physical limitations and age, Biden reassured supporters at a rally in North Carolina that despite his declining mobility and speech, he remains confident in his ability to lead the nation. He emphasized his unwavering commitment to his 2024 rematch with Trump.

Biden Campaign Defends President's Debate Performance, Highlights Record-Breaking Fundraising

The Biden campaign has repeatedly emphasized its record-breaking fundraising during and after the debate, reaching $14 million in Thursday and Friday morning alone. The campaign claims this strong grassroots support indicates a disconnect between national narratives and the sentiments of his supporters.

Biden faced criticism for his uneven and halting performance during the debate, including struggling with a raspy voice and delivering rambling answers. However, the campaign has defended the president, highlighting his sharp responses as the debate progressed and calling out Trump's numerous falsehoods.

Biden Campaign Defends President's Debate Performance, Highlights Record-Breaking Fundraising

Top Biden allies have pushed back against calls for the president to step aside, targeting Trump for lying throughout the debate. The campaign has also highlighted that the hour after the debate was the single best fundraising hour since its launch in 2023.

A Biden campaign adviser has expressed confidence that the fundraising serves as a sign of support, suggesting a disconnect between national narratives and where supporters stand. The president's rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, was followed by a fundraiser in New York City, described as the largest LGBTQ fundraising event in political history.

Biden Campaign Defends President's Debate Performance, Highlights Record-Breaking Fundraising

Democratic strategist Maria Cardona has praised the campaign's focus on fundraising, seeing it as a reminder of the enthusiasm for the president and the urgency to keep Trump out of office. However, another strategist has expressed skepticism, emphasizing that fundraising cannot reverse the perceived damage to Biden's image during the debate.

Trump campaign senior adviser Brian Hughes has downplayed the fundraising, emphasizing that Trump's lead in battleground states has grown despite the Biden campaign's spending. The Trump campaign has also claimed to have raised $8 million on the day of the debate.

Biden Campaign Defends President's Debate Performance, Highlights Record-Breaking Fundraising

Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley has reported strong and steady donations, especially small dollar online donations, reflecting the enthusiasm for Trump's campaign. Trump campaign senior adviser Chris LaCivita has stated that the debate performance provided additional momentum to fundraising and motivated supporters.

Dan Eberhart, a prominent Republican donor, has also indicated that Trump has gained confidence among donors following the debate. The Fox News Digital election hub will provide the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews, and in-depth analysis.

Biden Campaign Defends President's Debate Performance, Highlights Record-Breaking Fundraising