On Saturday, roughly an hour before the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden was in the midst of a heated call with moderate House Democrats.
The Zoom call, according to multiple sources, did not go well for the president.
The call was between the New Democrat Coalition, which includes a mix of nearly 100 moderate and some progressive-adjacent members, and President Biden, and focused mostly on members’ concerns about Biden’s ability to win the election.
One House Democrat on the call told ABC News that Biden was not prepared for questions, that he gave “rambling responses” without answering questions and that he downplayed their concerns.
Members were largely dismayed with Biden’s presentation and lack of a strategy or preparation for anticipated questions, according to sources.
The call turned personal during what was described as a “tense” exchange with Colorado Democrat Rep. Jason Crow, per multiple sources.
Crow questioned Biden’s mental fitness and if his age is a “national security risk.” The president was “defensive” in his responses, sources say.
Source-ABC
