Biden’s performance in the debate caused panic among members of the media, as well as some members of the Democratic Party, with several media outlets suggesting that he withdraw from the race. The Inquirer claimed that Biden’s performance in the debate was a “disaster. “However, he argued that Trump was the one who resigned.
“The debate is a reminder of what four more years of Trump would look like. No more lies, grievances, narcissism and hatred. Supporters say they like Trump because he speaks his mind. But it basically spits out sewage,” the Inquirer wrote.
The Philadelphia Inquirer on former President Trump withdrawing from the race after Thursday’s debate on CNN. (Paul Marotta/Getty Images | Screenshot/PhiladelphiaInquirer)
BIDEN’S “DISASTER” DEBATE CAUSES MEDIA COLLAPSE AND CALLS FOR HIM TO WITHDRAW FROM THE 2024 RACE
The editorial board argued that Trump deserved a position at the debate level, asking, “Why give him a platform?
“Yes, Biden had a terrible night. He is 81 years old and is no longer like he used to be. But Biden, on his worst day, remains years milder than Trump in his prime,” they continued.
They argued that Biden has surrounded himself with seasoned aides who value public service and that the president “believes in America’s prosperity. “
“The Democratic establishment is in a panic because President Trump has had the biggest debate in history, while Joe Biden has absolutely embarrassed himself in front of the country and the rest of the world,” Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung told FoxNewsDigital. .
Other media outlets such as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) and the New York Times have called on Biden to step down.
Former President Trump and President Biden participate in the first presidential debate in Atlanta on Thursday, June 27, 2024 (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post Getty Images).
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“He failed to describe the most basic facets of his program,” the AJC editorial board wrote. “He has failed to take credit for the significant achievements of his three and a half years in power. And he failed to counter the prevarications of an opponent who, according to CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale, lied 30 times during the debate, about once every 90 seconds of the time allotted to him.
The New York Times called Biden’s candidacy a “reckless gamble. “
“The president gave the impression Thursday night as the shadow of a wonderful official. It was difficult for him to explain what he would achieve in a second term. He has struggled to retain Mr. Trump. responsible for his lies, his mistakes and his terrifying projects, more than once he struggled to reach the end of a sentence,” the editorial wrote.
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The editors of the New York Times argued that Biden had been an admirable president, but said that “the greatest public service Mr. Biden can perform now is to announce that he will continue to run for office. “
Hanna Panreck is an editor at Fox News.