President Joe Biden is set to hold a news conference on Thursday, a significant event in a week where he is facing pressure to step down as the Democratic nominee after a lackluster debate performance.
Many political observers believe that Biden needs to deliver a successful news conference to push back against calls for him to withdraw from the race against Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Following his subpar showing in Atlanta, Biden is looking to prove that he is still mentally sharp and capable of winning in November and serving a second term. A strong performance on Thursday could help him regain the confidence of his party, while a weak showing could intensify calls for him to drop out.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has referred to Biden’s upcoming news conference as a “big boy” event. Here are the details:
When is the news conference?
The news conference is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Where is Biden speaking?
Biden will be speaking from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, near the White House.
What channel is carrying it?
The White House will stream the event, and television networks may also provide live coverage.
A livestream will be available on apnews.com.
Who will be watching?
A significant number of people are expected to tune in, given the attention surrounding the event.
Recent debates and interviews with Biden have attracted millions of viewers, indicating a high level of interest in his public appearances.
Will Biden know the questions ahead of time?
While the president is typically not given the questions in advance, his team prepares him for a range of topics based on current events.
How many questions will he take?
The number of questions Biden will take is not predetermined, but it is likely that reporters will ask about his fitness for office and other important issues.
What’s up next?
Following the news conference, Biden will travel to Michigan and participate in an interview with NBC.
Associated Press writer Colleen Long in Washington contributed to this report.
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