Biden Blames International Travel

Published: Wed, 07/03/24

Updated: Thu, 07/04/24

At a fundraiser in Virginia, Biden attributed his poor debate performance to exhaustion from international travel, saying he nearly fell asleep on stage.Insert Preheader


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Biden Blames International Travel

ABC News

At a fundraiser in McLean, Virginia, President Biden attributed his poor debate performance to exhaustion from international travel, saying he nearly fell asleep on stage.

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The New York Times

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The Washington Post

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CNN

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The Atlantic

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USA Today

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