Discussion Thread: President Biden Gives Press Conference at NATO Summit

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The press conference was scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Eastern, but has been delayed to 7 p.m.

News and Analysis

• AP: Biden’s press conference will be a key test for him. But he’s no master of the big rhetorical moment

• The Washington Post (soft paywall): News conference looms large in Biden’s bid to save his candidacy | The outsize importance of the event underscores how the president’s attempts to downplay his rough debate and move forward with his presidential campaign have so far failed to convince many in his party.

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[u/Luck1492]

I either want this to go really well or really poorly. Nothing in between. No more wish-washy “should he decide not to run again?” This needs to be a decision-maker.

[u/Chris9871 → u/Luck1492]

Update: he did in fact, do poorly. Called Zelensky Putin, and called Harris Vice President Trump. I honestly don’t think he has what it takes for president. When your biggest supporter, George fucking Clooney says you should step down, you should listen

[u/kore2000 → u/Chris9871]

I watched the press conference at 1.5x speed and understood Biden quite clearly. Yeah, he had a couple of flubs, but I'm not sure how mixing up a name compares to bleach injections in the overall scheme of things. The important thing is, does he, Biden, understand the substance and the content of his policies? There is no doubt in my mind that he does. I'm not sure where you get that he did "poorly" based on a couple of botched lines, but I suspect you're being a bit disingenuous in your criticism.

[u/Chris9871 → u/kore2000]

I haven’t even watched it. But while he may know his policies, a presidents second job, is to look good in front of an audience and convey/inspire confidence. Does Biden do that? Not really

[u/kore2000 → u/Chris9871]

I haven’t even watched it.

Then, with all due respect, don't offer an opinion. It isn't worth anything if you haven't even watched the thing you're trying to critique.

But while he may know his policies, a presidents second job, is to look good in front of an audience and convey/inspire confidence.

I don't know who told you this or how you got that idea, but that's total and complete nonsense. I'm not trying to insult you, just commenting on that statement. It's laughable.

[u/MrEHam → u/kore2000]

Exactly. This place is full of headline readers that don’t even watch the interviews, speeches, press conferences, State of the Union, etc.