The gaffes continued as he mixed up Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
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Biden holds high-stakes news conference amid calls to exit presidential race
President Biden is facing a critical point in his reelection bid as Democratic calls for him to exit the 2024 race continue to mount despite his efforts to shut them down.
"This was in many ways the worst-case scenario for Dems," one Democrat said.
He did so shortly before holding his first post-debate news conference.
As with every appearance now, his performance was scrutinized.
Several congressional Democrats have expressed concern about Biden's viability.
"He's toxic. It's over," said one Democratic source.
Some guests at a White House concert in June say they had concerns about Biden.
The campaign said the path to victory runs through three key states.
The move came after Trump began attacking Harris at events, a source said.