New Book Claims Biden Was 'Out of It' During Trump Debate Prep
CBS NewsMay 7, 20257 min77,919 views
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- 📖 Chris Whipple's new book, "Uncharted," details the tumultuous 2024 presidential race, offering behind-the-scenes accounts.
- 🧠 Ron Klain, Biden's former chief of staff, described Joe Biden as "out of it" during pre-debate preparations at Camp David.
- 😴 Biden reportedly did not know his second-term plans, struggled with the back-and-forth with the Trump campaign, and fell asleep in a lounge chair.
- ⚠️ Despite Biden's condition, Klain privately campaigned to keep him on the ticket, highlighting the delusion and denial within Biden's inner circle.
Debate Performance and Campaign Strategy
- 🎭 Biden's strategy to look perplexed was misinterpreted by voters, with Klain noting, "When you look perplexed, people just think you're perplexed."
- 🥶 During the debate, Biden froze and stated, "We finally beat Medicare," a moment Trump's team believed indicated he was finished.
- 📊 Senior advisor Anita Dunn misinterpreted focus group dial data, convincing herself they had come out ahead despite Trump's
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