In a surprising move, President Joe Biden has challenged Donald Trump to engage in debates, which the former president has eagerly accepted. Two debates are scheduled for June and September, with Biden taunting Trump to “make my day” and suggesting that he is “free on Wednesdays” due to his ongoing hush-money trial. Despite initial reluctance, Biden has agreed to face off against Trump after being vague about responding to his calls for a debate. However, Biden, at 81 years old, has faced criticisms regarding his age, gaffes, and memory issues. The special prosecutor has described him as an “elderly man with a poor memory,” which may be a liability during high-stakes exchanges with Trump, who is known for his entertaining and engaging debating style. Trump’s willingness to debate early signals that Biden may be struggling in the polls, with recent polls showing Trump leading in critical battleground states. Biden’s hopes of easily defeating Trump by watching him implode through his criminal trials may not come to fruition. The fractures within the Democratic Party over his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict further compound his reelection challenges. While Biden may have secured the debates he wanted, it remains to be seen whether this will help him secure victory in the upcoming election.
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