White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre acknowledged on Wednesday that President Joe Biden's recent jetlag and foreign trip fatigue may have contributed to his lackluster debate performance. During a press briefing, Jean-Pierre admitted that she was aware of Biden's taxing schedule, which included trips to France and Italy, prior to the debate.
At a fundraiser in Virginia on Tuesday evening, Biden referenced his international travels as a factor in his subpar showing at the debate. However, Jean-Pierre did not initially mention these reasons when questioned by reporters earlier in the day. She later clarified that she had been focused on other aspects, such as Biden's cold, during her responses.
