"within a few days after the debate, [Biden] was aware of my view that I thought it was prudent to consider getting out of the race."
"It isn't how the country perceived it. That just isn't true."
"had pretty good answers. Stylistically, I was worried about his voice."
"We all knew he was trying to say, 'We finally beat big pharma.'"
The House Oversight panel interviewed members of Biden's inner circle over several months. Three close aides pleaded the Fifth rather than answer committee questions. Jeff Zients said he and other senior officials expressed concern about Biden continuing his reelection campaign after the debate and urged a full medical work-up. Other aides characterized post-debate health concerns as overblown and driven by media reaction. Steve Ricchetti blamed the "chattering class" and called critique a "cheap shot." Mike Donilon said Biden had solid answers but worried about his voice, while Bruce Reed cited Biden's childhood stutter to explain aspects of his performance.
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