Biden's First Television Interview Since Debate Raises Concerns

Presidential Interview Addresses Recent Supreme Court Ruling

Biden Reassures Supporters, Resists Questions

In an effort to quell concerns about his fitness for office, President Joe Biden sat for a network TV interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos on Friday night. The interview marked his first television appearance since his widely criticized debate performance.

During the interview, Biden addressed the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action and other hot-button issues. He attempted to reassure supporters, but he also spent much of the interview resisting questions and deflecting criticism.

The interview raised concerns among some viewers about Biden's mental and physical acuity. He frequently stumbled over his words and appeared to lose his train of thought on several occasions. He also seemed to be unaware of some basic facts, such as the name of the Supreme Court justice who wrote the majority opinion in the affirmative action case.

Despite his shaky performance, Biden did manage to convey some of his policy positions. He reaffirmed his support for affirmative action and said that he believes it is necessary to address racial inequality in the United States.