
Beto O'Rourke blamed Joe Biden for paving the way to Donald Trump's return to power, saying the former president "failed this country" by running for a second term despite clear signs he was unfit to serve.
Former President Biden announced his 2024 re-election bid amid growing Democratic unease over his age and perceived cognitive decline. Despite internal warnings and poor polling, Biden moved forward, facing Donald Trump in a high-stakes debate on June 27, 2024, which ended in a widely criticized performance.