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Biden Braces for Crucial Test Tonight at NATO News Summit
President Biden is gearing up for a pivotal moment in his re-election crusade on Thursday evening, where he will engage directly with journalists in a candid press conference at the conclusion of a three-day NATO summit. This test will be scruitinized by friends, skeptics, and foes alike as they observe for signs of incoherence, verbal slips, or a vacant gaze similar to the one noticed by millions during his debate with former President Donald Trump on June 27. The outcome of this performance could either silence doubters or encourage further calls for Biden to rescind his candidacy.
The White House informed on Thursday morning that President Biden's news conference had been pushed back by an hour, rescheduled to 6:30 p.m. Eastern time. One national security official attributed the delay to an overwhelming schedule at the NATO conference. As to how long Biden stays at the podium and the quantity of queries he's willing to take on from the media is another barometer by which his performance will be measured. A premature withdrawal amid lingering queries from journalists could raise concerns about his endurance and capability to manage rigorous cross-examinations.
President Biden's willingness to host this event indicates the mounting pressure he's under to dispel the notions that his unsteady performance at the debate was a unique occurrence. As of now, President Biden has conducted fewer standalone press conferences than any former president since Ronald Reagan, with the last one taking place eight months ago.
Recently, Biden has been making an effort to reassure shaken allies of his intent to participate in more freewheeling appearances and interviews. Apart from an interview with ABC held last Friday, he has been relatively inactive over the past critical two weeks since the debate. The White House remains tight-lipped about the preparations being undertaken for Biden's upcoming press conference, which is expected to follow a day filled with exhaustive meetings and will be telecast live on all the major networks.
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By Real News NowPresident Biden is gearing up for a pivotal moment in his re-election crusade on Thursday evening, where he will engage directly with journalists in a candid press conference at the conclusion of a three-day NATO summit. This test will be scruitinized by friends, skeptics, and foes alike as they observe for signs of incoherence, verbal slips, or a vacant gaze similar to the one noticed by millions during his debate with former President Donald Trump on June 27. The outcome of this performance could either silence doubters or encourage further calls for Biden to rescind his candidacy.
The White House informed on Thursday morning that President Biden's news conference had been pushed back by an hour, rescheduled to 6:30 p.m. Eastern time. One national security official attributed the delay to an overwhelming schedule at the NATO conference. As to how long Biden stays at the podium and the quantity of queries he's willing to take on from the media is another barometer by which his performance will be measured. A premature withdrawal amid lingering queries from journalists could raise concerns about his endurance and capability to manage rigorous cross-examinations.
President Biden's willingness to host this event indicates the mounting pressure he's under to dispel the notions that his unsteady performance at the debate was a unique occurrence. As of now, President Biden has conducted fewer standalone press conferences than any former president since Ronald Reagan, with the last one taking place eight months ago.
Recently, Biden has been making an effort to reassure shaken allies of his intent to participate in more freewheeling appearances and interviews. Apart from an interview with ABC held last Friday, he has been relatively inactive over the past critical two weeks since the debate. The White House remains tight-lipped about the preparations being undertaken for Biden's upcoming press conference, which is expected to follow a day filled with exhaustive meetings and will be telecast live on all the major networks.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.