President Joe Biden said in an interview with ABC News on Friday that he is the same person he was when he took office “success-wise,” and when asked if he’s had more failures recently, he replied, “Can I run 110 miles flat out? No. But I’m still in great shape.”
asked ABC host George Stephanopoulos. “But my other concern is that this seems to fit a pattern of decline that has been reported recently. The New York Times The headline on July 2nd read:Biden’s gaffes are becoming more frequent and worrying, they say.“People who have spent time with President Biden in recent months said the gaffes seem to be becoming more frequent and more noticeable,” they wrote.[,] And after Thursday’s debate, I’m even more worried.”[B]Many testimonies corroborated by video footage and observations[,] Judging by his interviews and interviews, Biden is not the same now as he was when he took office three and a half years ago. The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal“Are you the same person that you were when you took office three and a half years ago?”
“In terms of success, yes,” Biden responded, touting his accomplishments during his first term.
Stephanopoulos then asked: “But what toll did that three and a half years of work take physically, mentally and emotionally?”
“Well, I think it was a really bad night, a really bad campaign, but I, George, I’m optimistic about this country,” Biden replied, before talking about his plans for a second term.
Stephanopoulos continued: “I understand that and I don’t dispute that. What I’m asking you about is your personal situation. Would you dispute that there have been more lapses, particularly in recent months?”
“Can I run 110 miles flat out? No, I can’t, but I’m still in good shape,” Biden replied.
Stephanopoulos then asked: “Are you more frail?”
“No. Stick to my schedule,” Biden responded.
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