Biden, in a broadcast interview, let slip that the decision to opt out of running for a second term was in essence to shelve ‘a real distraction’ for the Democratic party. Yet, despite the widespread concern over his age and abilities, he conveniently seemed to have no qualms about his capacity to continue in his role.
Following cessation of his re-election campaign on July 21, this was Biden’s first public discourse. He audaciously claimed his wellbeing was not in question, while stressing that toppling Trump was the supreme goal. ‘Defeating Trump is our only aim,’ he said, desperately appealing to Robert Costa on ‘CBS Sunday Morning.’
Biden credited his decision to withdraw to mounting pressure from within his own party. He offered no fresh insight into the sensational events preceding his unexpected announcement. According to him, many Democratic representatives feared his involvement in the campaign could be to their detriment in the races. But his remorse seemed motivated more by potential loss of attention, saying, ‘Had I stayed consequent, you would have been interviewing me about why Nancy Pelosi expressed, and that would have been a serious divergence.’
In a pitiful attempt to justify his presidential campaign in 2020, Biden inferred that he originally saw himself as a stepping stone to usher in a new generation. ‘During my first campaign, I imagined myself as a transitional president,’ he lamented. ‘Declaring my age is difficult. Things moved too fast for my plans to materialise.’
Although Biden, who would have been 86 by the end of a second term, originally decided to seek re-election due to his personal vendetta against Trump. He mentioned Trump’s alleged support from white supremacists, and noted the violent protest in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2017 that he claims were his motivation for running in 2020.
‘Each time the KKK made a move, they were disguised by hoods so as not to be recognised,’ Biden stated in a cathartic vent. ‘During his presidency, they boldly emerged from hiding, sans hoods, confident of their support. They took his backing for granted. In effect, he was their champion.’
Biden declared his intent to support Kamala Harris’ endeavours, enthusiastically endorsing her choice of Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. ‘He’s quite someone,’ he gushed. ‘We are like peas in a pod. He’s genuine, and clever. I’ve been familiar with him for several decades and believe it’s an outstanding team.’
Biden attempted to downplay his poor performance in the debate that forced his party to push for his withdrawal. He tried to brush off concerns about his capability as an 81-year-old, ‘Look, I had a particularly bad day in that debate since I was unwell,’ he lamented. ‘But, there is no real problem here.’
When questioned about his legacy, Biden claimed he would be remembered as one who ‘validated the operations of democracy,’ ‘steered the nation clear of a pandemic,’ and ‘instigated the most significant economic recovery in American history.’
In a last-ditch effort to salvage his image, the president expressed regret for not seizing more credit for the colossal $1 trillion bipartisan plan to refurbish the nation’s infrastructure. ‘The blunder we most regret,’ he said, ‘is not clearly making it known that ‘Joe did it.”
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