One week after the CNN presidential debate, polls suggest former President Donald Trump has gained ground against President Joe Biden.
Biden and Trump both faced a wave of scrutiny over the debate in Atlanta last Thursday.
While Trump faced criticism for making myriad untrue statements—CNN ‘s fact check found that he made at least 30 throughout the debate—Biden has been the focus for much of the post-debate discussions, facing loud calls to withdraw from the race over his sluggish performance, which did little to quell concerns about his age.
Biden has resisted those calls to leave the race. His campaign said he had a cold during the debate, and several Democratic governors indicated support for the president following a meeting on Wednesday night. The president is seeking to squash concerns about his age following the debate and is slated for a high stakes interview with ABC‘s George Stephanopoulos on Friday.
