As the first night of the Republican National Convention unfolded, Biden sat for a new televised interview, this time with NBC’s Lester Holt.
As the first night of the Republican National Convention unfolded, President Biden sat for a new televised interview where he pushed back when asked about whether he needed to do more to convince his party that he’s got what it takes to run for a second term.
Since the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday, the steady drumbeat of public calls from Democrats in Congress for Biden to step back from the presidential race has receded.
And Biden told NBC’s Lester Holt that he is resolved to continue his reelection bid, despite faltering badly in his debate against Trump last month.
Holt asked the president who he listens to when it comes to “deeply personal decisions,” like whether to continue campaigning.
“Me,” Biden said.
“I’m old,” Biden later said, acknowledging that he understands questions about his age.
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