Biden Downplays Debate Performance in ABC Interview

President Defiant Amid Calls to Step Aside

Transcript of ABC News Interview Airs Tonight

WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Joe Biden on Friday downplayed his poor performance in last week's debate, in what has become a high-stakes interview with ABC News.

Following the interview, ABC News released a transcript of the interview, which is scheduled to air in full at 8 pm.

In the interview, Biden remained defiant, despite polls showing a decline in his approval ratings and calls from within his own party for him to step aside.

Congressional Democrats have responded to Biden's interview, with some expressing support and others reiterating concerns about his leadership.

The interview comes as Biden faces mounting pressure to improve his performance and unite the Democratic Party ahead of the midterm elections.