Joe Biden's worst moments during 2024 Presidential debate

President Joe Biden had a poor performance in the 2024 presidential debate against Donald Trump, raising concerns about his age and fitness for office. Biden acknowledged his struggles, saying "I don't walk as easy as I used to. I don't speak as smoothly as I used to. I don't debate as well as I used to." His halting answers and moments of confusion, like mistakenly concluding a critique of Trump's tax cuts with an odd remark about "beating Medicare", fed into pre-existing concerns about his age and acuity. Biden's lackluster delivery crucially impacted the televised debate, as he struggled to effectively communicate his key achievements. Trump capitalized on Biden's missteps, seizing on opportunities to criticize and mock him. Even on topics where Biden should have excelled, like defending reproductive rights, he stumbled, diverting the conversation to less favorable ground. The stark contrast between the two candidates was evident in their views of America, with Trump painting a bleak picture of the country's standing and Biden presenting a more optimistic outlook. Trump also hinted at seeking retribution in a second term, insinuating potential legal consequences for Biden once out of office. Biden's poor performance led to a wave of calls for him to step down and make room for a replacement candidate, but the Biden campaign spokesperson said there are no conversations taking place about that possibility, with Biden seeking to project an image of confidence during a rally in North Carolina, saying "I intend to win this election. When you get knocked down, you get back up."