Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has brushed aside concerns about Joe Biden's suitability for office following the President’s bizarre performance in the first debate against Donald Trump, which sparked calls for the 81-year-old to step down.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese brushes aside concerns about Joe Biden 's disaster debate performance, says Australia will back 'whoever is elected'
An ABC journalist asked him: “Should Australians be concerned about Joe Biden’s performance there, if there are risks that … what would seem to be a pretty poor showing from the President means that our strongest ally's being led by someone who’s not up to the job?” “Australia’s relationship with the United States is very strong, and the relationship between the Biden Administration and my government is very strong,” he said.
The Prime Minister's comments came after the Mr Biden made multiple blunders and humiliating gaffes throughout the debate which covered topics including the economy, immigration, foreign policy and reproductive rights.Democrats are said to be in a state of panic after the President's weak debate performance. Picture: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images.
Mr King on Friday said discussions between Democrats included potentially asking the President to “step aside” with suggestions prominent Democrats should go public with the call because they “feel the debate was so terrible”.
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