Joe Biden

Remarks in an Exchange With Reporters in Atlanta, Georgia

June 28, 2024

CNN Presidential Debate

Q. Mr. President, how did you think you performed tonight?

Q. How do you think you did tonight?

The President. I think we did well.

Former President Donald J. Trump

Q. Do you have any concerns—Democrats are concerned that you should drop out, that you're not fit for the job by your voice, your performance tonight. Do you have any concerns about your performance?

The President. No. I—it's hard to—hard to debate a liar. The New York Times pointed out he made—lied 26 times—big lies. He didn't tell the truth——

The President's Hoarseness

Q. Are you suffering from a cold? Your campaign said that you're sick.

The President. I have a sore throat.

NOTE: The President spoke at 12:18 a.m. at a Waffle House restaurant. A portion of these remarks could not be verified because the audio was incomplete.

Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Remarks in an Exchange With Reporters in Atlanta, Georgia Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/373118

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