Biden's Family Blames Staff for Debate Performance as Concerns Over Age Mount

President Biden's family has reportedly cast blame on his staff for his rocky debate performance last Thursday, expressing concerns about his age and capability to serve a second term.

President Biden's family has attributed his rocky debate performance to inadequate preparation by his staff, according to reports. Former President Donald Trump has also criticized Biden's mental acuity, while a poll suggests voters share similar concerns.

Politico reported that Biden's family members blamed his staffers for failing to prepare him to go on the attack, focus on his vision for the future, and prevent him from becoming overworked.

Biden's Family Blames Staff for Debate Performance as Concerns Over Age Mount

The concerns over Biden's age and capability have been amplified by his recent debate performance. A poll conducted after the debate found that 52% of voters believe he is "too old to be president," while 58% believe he is "not mentally sharp enough to be president."

Trump, who is a potential 2024 challenger, has repeatedly attacked Biden's mental health. After the debate, Trump said, "He's not the same person he was and the whole world knows it."

Biden's Family Blames Staff for Debate Performance as Concerns Over Age Mount

Biden's staff has faced criticism for their handling of his debate preparation. Former White House senior adviser Anita Dunn said, "It was political malpractice."

Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan has privately warned the Biden campaign that the state is not winnable in 2024. However, she later tweeted that Biden's Michigan detractors are "full of s---."

Biden's Family Blames Staff for Debate Performance as Concerns Over Age Mount

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has ruled that presidents are immune from prosecution pertaining to official acts done during their tenure. The Biden campaign has criticized the ruling, while Trump allies in Congress have praised it.

Some House Republicans are privately concerned about the possibility of Democrats replacing Biden on the ticket. However, Steve Bannon, a former Trump adviser, said it would be bad for Trump if Democrats did so.

Biden's Family Blames Staff for Debate Performance as Concerns Over Age Mount

In the midst of these political developments, a new poll offers clues to voters' take on the debate. A CNN poll found that 66% of voters believe Biden had a "bad night" in the debate, while only 18% believe he had a "good night."

As the 2024 campaign trail heats up, all eyes will be on Biden and his team as they seek to address the concerns raised by his debate performance and other issues.