ABC News announced that U.S. President Joe Biden will conduct his first interview on Friday since his debate with competitor Donald Trump, which was largely deemed a catastrophic performance. The network revealed that initial clips will be available starting Friday, with the full interview set to air on Sunday.
Democratic figures have begun publicly questioning Biden's (81 years old) condition following the first public call for him to withdraw his nomination for a second term.
In this context, the White House stated: "We understand the concerns after Biden's debate performance," noting that Biden "knows how to bounce back" after his weak performance against Trump.
They considered that "testing Biden's cognitive abilities is not necessary," adding: "We will continue to provide medical information regarding Biden's health." The White House concluded: "We have not concealed any information about President Biden's health and his ability to perform his duties."