During a prime-time appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity” Monday night, President Trump stated that he does not expect Biden to drop out of the 2024 election.
“Nobody wants to give up that way – he’s going to feel badly about himself for a long time,” said Trump, 78.
“He’s got an ego and doesn’t want to quit. I think Jill would like to see him stay, she’s having a good time. I’m hearing Hunter is calling the shots,” Trump speculated.
In an extensive 18-minute phone interview, Trump's first since his debate with Biden last month, host Sean Hannity questioned the 2024 GOP frontrunner about his opponent's widely criticized performance in the June 27 debate.
Trump remarked that he quickly sensed it was not going to be a good night for Joe Biden, pointing out his “extremely pale” appearance on the Atlanta stage. He commented on Biden's pallor, suggesting it could have been the result of either a good or a bad makeup job. His overall assessment of Biden's performance was equally critical.
Trump commented that when Biden began speaking, his voice seemed weak, and he was unsure what was happening, describing Biden as going “a little haywire.” He criticized the content of Biden's responses, saying, “They weren't even answers; they were just words put together that made no meaning or sense.”
Biden's cognitive state has faced increasing scrutiny since his poor debate performance, followed by a series of appearances where he appeared incoherent or dazed.
Commenting on the media's shift regarding Biden's cognitive decline, he remarked that “it’s getting difficult to cover for him.” When Hannity directly asked if he wanted Biden to step aside, Trump responded, “we’ve prepared for him, but I don’t think it’s going to matter.”
Hannity wrapped up the interview by asking Trump when he plans to announce his potential running mate.
Trump indicated that an announcement would come “probably within the next week,” potentially at the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, starting July 15.
“We’ll be announcing soon, and I think everybody’s going to be very happy. The choice will be very good. Meaning, a person who can do a fantastic job as president — you always have to think about that first — and second, somebody who’s going to help you get elected, and there’s nothing wrong with that,” he added.
