Trump taunts 'energetic' Biden to continue his 'campaign of American destruction' after POTUS' shaky debate performance
WASHINGTON, DC: Donald Trump mocked President Joe Biden's poor June 27 debate performance and encouraged him to continue his reelection campaign.
In a post on Truth Social on Saturday, July 6, the former president wrote, “Crooked Joe Biden should ignore his many critics and move forward, with alacrity and strength, with his powerful and far-reaching campaign."
Joe Biden's presidential debate fallout
Donald Trump's comments come in the wake of growing concerns among Democrats following Joe Biden's shaky debate performance as he appeared to halt and meander during the first live debate in Atlanta.
His weak performance has sparked concerns within his party as some members of the Democratic Party have questioned his capability as a presidential candidate in the 2024 race.
Donald Trump's criticism of Joe Biden's policies
In his Truth Social post on Saturday, July 6, Donald Trump criticized Joe Biden's policies in a lengthy sarcastic statement.
“He should be sharp, precise, and energetic, just like he was in The Debate, in selling his policies of Open Borders (where millions of people, including record numbers of Terrorists, are allowed to enter our Country, from prisons and mental institutions, totally unchecked and unvetted!), to Ending Social Security, Men playing in Women’s sports, High Taxes, High Interest Rates, encouraging a Woke Military, Uncontrollable Inflation, Record Setting Crime, Only Electric Vehicles, Subservience to China and other Countries, Endless Wars, putting America Last, losing our Dollar Based Standard, and so much more," wrote Trump.
"Yes, Sleepy Joe should continue his campaign of American Destruction and, MAKE CHINA GREAT AGAIN!” he added.
Democrats call for Joe Biden to step down
Following Joe Biden's poor debate performance, five House Democrats have publicly called the president to quit the presidential race, according to The Hill.
However, in an ABC interview on Friday, July 5, Biden asserted, “if the Lord Almighty came down and said, ‘Joe, get out of the race,’ I’d get out of the race. The Lord Almighty’s not comin’ down.”
Despite these calls and criticism, the White House and Biden allies have been firm in their stance that Biden will continue his reelection campaign.
In a recent fundraising email, Biden stated, “I’m the Democratic Party’s nominee. No one is pushing me out."
"I’m not leaving, I’m in this race to the end, and WE are going to win this election," he continued.
"If that’s all you need to hear, pitch in a few bucks to help [Vice President Kamala Harris] and me defeat Donald Trump in November,” Biden added.
