Overview

• Ron Klain, Biden's former chief of staff, described the president as 'fatigued, befuddled, and disengaged' during preparations for the June 2024 debate with Donald Trump.
• Chris Whipple's book 'Uncharted' reveals Biden's focus on NATO and foreign policy distracted him from key domestic issues like inflation and childcare costs during the campaign.
• Biden's debate preparation sessions were cut short due to exhaustion, with one ending after just 25 minutes as he struggled to articulate his domestic policy plans.
• The disastrous debate performance led to Biden withdrawing from the race in July 2024, paving the way for Kamala Harris to secure the Democratic nomination and ultimately lose to Trump.
• The book highlights internal tensions within Biden's team, with aides reportedly in denial about his decline, sparking renewed debate about the Democratic Party's leadership and strategy.