Biden Defends His Decision to Run for Re-election
During the NATO summit press conference, President Joe Biden addressed concerns about his re-election campaign and his health. Amid calls from some Democrats to step aside and polls indicating softening support, Biden emphasized his qualifications. “The fact is that the consideration is that I think that I’m the most qualified person to run for president. I beat him once,” Biden said of Trump, “and I will beat him again.”
Support for Vice President Harris
Biden was asked about Vice President Kamala Harris’s readiness to serve as president if necessary. He praised her handling of women’s rights issues and her capabilities. “She’s qualified to be president. That’s why I picked her,” he stated. When questioned about reconsidering his candidacy if Harris polled better against Trump, Biden firmly responded, “No, unless they came back and said, ‘There’s no way you can win.’ No one is saying that. No poll says that.”
Addressing gaffes and global Standing
Biden faced questions about recent gaffes, including mistakenly referring to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as Russian President Vladimir Putin. He dismissed concerns about the impact of these errors on America’s global standing, asserting, “Did you see any damage to our standing in my leading this conference? Have you seen a more successful conference?”
Strong stance on gun control
Biden passionately discussed his commitment to gun control, citing the high number of child deaths due to gun violence. “More children are killed by the bullet than any other cause of death. The United States of America. What the hell are we doing? What are we doing?” he exclaimed, emphasizing the need for continued action on gun control.
In-depth discussion on foreign policy
Biden also addressed foreign policy, specifically relations with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite a complex response, he made it clear that he is prepared to engage with any world leader. “There isn’t any world leader I’m not prepared to deal with,” Biden affirmed.
The press conference highlighted Biden’s determination to continue his campaign, his support for Vice President Harris, and his commitment to addressing key issues such as gun control and international relations.
