Joe Biden has reportedly told a key ally that he may not be able to continue with his 2024 campaign if he cannot change the American electorate’s mind about his health and wellbeing with his next few public appearances, the first indication from the president that he understands the seriousness of the damage done by his disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump in Atlanta, Georgia, last week.
Biden has an interiew with George Stephanopoulos of ABC News scheduled on Friday and campaign stops in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin upcoming as he seeks to reassure his party he remains the right man to the lead the country.
Trump has meanwhile claimed that the Supreme Court’s ruling that he has “absolute” immunity from criminal prosecution for “official” acts carried out during his presidency represents a “total exoneration” of his conduct, despite being twice impeached by Congress, convicted at his hush money trial and found liable for offenses in two further civil cases.
Trump enjoyed another “win” on Tuesday when he secured a two-month delay in his sentencing by Judge Juan Merchan, which will not now take place until September 18.
