President Biden blamed recent travels overseas for his rough debate, even though he returned to the US 12 days before taking the stage against Trump.
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WASHINGTON —
President Joe Biden on Tuesday blamed jet lag from his recent travels overseas for his
disastrous debate performance last week, even though he returned to the United States 12 days before taking the stage with former President Donald Trump.
Biden,
facing immense pressure from Democrats following his poor debate showing, made the excuse while addressing donors at a campaign fundraiser in McLean, Virginia outside Washington.
"I didn't have my best night," Biden told supporters. "I wasn't very smart. I decided to travel around the world a couple of times, going through I don't how many times zones.
"I didn't listen to my staff. And then I came back and I nearly fell asleep on stage," Biden said, prompting laughs from some of the donors. “It’s not an excuse but an explanation."