Biden makes his case in Detroit
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Biden delivers impassioned speech at Detroit rally
After his stumbling performance against former President Donald Trump on June 27's CNN debate, President Joe Biden has faced growing internal calls to step aside as the Democratic Party's nominee. But his impassioned performance at a rally in Detroit on Friday evening was an attempt to rebuff those calls.
Facing a crowd of thousands in Renaissance High School — his first proper rally in Michigan since the 2020 election cycle — Biden, 81, was feisty and invigorated in his opposition of Trump, Clara Hendrickson and Todd Spangler report. This comes nearly 24 hours after a mostly stumble-free and highly anticipated press conference following a three-day NATO summit.
Even so, attendees remained split on whether he should step aside for a new nominee. Biden's appearance also drew approximately 20 protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and for him to bow down as the Democratic nominee. Here's more.
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