After US President Joe Biden's lackluster performance in the recent presidential debate, his family members have privately criticized his top campaign advisers. According to reports, they blamed the advisers for not adequately preparing Biden and for pushing him into a venue that favored his opponent, Donald Trump, rather than Biden himself.
Biden's family alleged that the President was over-coached and over-practiced for the debate. They expressed concerns that he appeared tired and unwell, despite their pleas to Biden's aides to ensure he rested before the event. Some family members pointed out that Biden spent too much time defending his record rather than focusing on presenting a forward-looking vision for a potential second term.
Criticism was also directed at senior adviser Anita Dunn and her husband Bob Bauer, who played Trump in Biden's debate rehearsals. John Morgan, a prominent Biden fundraiser, went as far as suggesting that Dunn and Bauer should be permanently dismissed from any future campaign roles.
The debate strategy, which was endorsed by campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillon and backed by Dunn, aimed to build on Biden's strengths but fell short of expectations. Despite these setbacks, Biden's campaign has stated that there are no plans for a staff shake-up following the debate.
Despite concerns about his performance, Biden remains determined to defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming November presidential election, emphasizing his commitment to continue his campaign efforts.
