A spokesperson for Joe Biden’s campaign, Adrienne Elrod, confirmed that President Biden intends to debate Donald Trump.
Top Biden campaign spokesman Adrienne Elrod confirms Biden "will be debating" President Trump.
When? pic.twitter.com/FmBwIyxoUm
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) May 8, 2024
The confirmation comes in response to Trump’s public challenge to Biden, stating his willingness to debate “ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, ANY PLACE!”
ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, ANY PLACE! pic.twitter.com/kpkeHQ5YDk
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) May 9, 2024
In a recent interaction with radio host Howard Stern, when asked about debating Trump, Biden expressed his readiness, stating “I am, somewhere I don’t know when, I am happy you know.” The details of when and where remain undecided.
Concerns have been raised about Biden’s ability to effectively debate Trump due to questions about his mental sharpness and speaking ability. A significant portion of the American public has expressed major or moderate concerns about Biden’s mental and physical health, with a January poll by NBC News finding that 76% of voters have such concerns.
Additionally, a growing share of U.S. adults doubt Biden’s mental capability to serve as president effectively, as indicated by a poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. These factors have led to discussions about whether Biden is up to the rigors of the presidency and if he should debate Trump, given these concerns about his mental and physical health.