Biden Asked Point Blank If He'll Debate Trump, Whether He Regrets Saying 'Illegal'

Prior to departing for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, President Biden spoke to reporters.
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[@nancybbailey1975]

He said technically THEY'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE!!!

[@Timattc]

Clearly he doesn't care about his oath. And the whole upholding the law part.

[@jasonmoyer]

Upholding the law that congress refuses to put on his desk?

[@breezybreeze12]

He doubled down lol I’m shocked

[@Melvinmutt]

Yah, think sippy cup? At least he has a couple of brain cells left.

[@cwhipp9805]

Biden is a puppet. Even he doesn't believe the shit he says.

[@user-ml4xh9fh7q]

"It depends on his behavior". So no, because calling you out on your bullshit is deemed bad behavior as far as democrats are concerned.

[@jodywinslo2603]

Exactly!

[@robertarthurs328]

Someone informed Joe to make the preemptive strike. He placed all the blame on Trump. So now when as everyone knows he won't debate, IT'S TRUMPS FAULT. If he had balz he wouldn't use the wimp excuse.

[@borisbadaxe9678]

Calling an illegal alien by the proper term. The first time the truth has slipped out of his mouth in years. 😂

[@user-ci2ud9sq5y]

Technically not supposed to be here = illegal!

[@remyila2785]

He’s walking like zombie

[@michaelstainthorpe1569]

Mr burns

[@happyt3480]

You will too when you turn his age if you keep living. You may be on a cane.

[@federalistpapers4523]

Bc he is a zombie.

[@afatherofmany]

@Deergear_ are you serious! This is clown car 💩. Trump can hit a golf ball a mile and biden can't even get off stage💯

[@Deergear_]

@afatherofmany Biden can ride a bike for a mile, and trump can't even get on one

[@dannysmith1033]

He's coming off his drugs from last night.

[@kujumz806]

that is admission that his speech was well delivered contrast that with the other raving lunatic

[@dannysmith1033]

@@kujumz806 wow a dem with not enough sense to be embarrassed lmao.

[@JeffreyCombs_is_hungry]

@@kujumz806😂😂

[@anthonytan7134]

He sure was high

[@jenniferbowie2773]

That’s why the sunglasses

[@nightfall22]

Well, they’re technically not supposed to be here…. No, that’s not a technicality…. It’s against the law and they’re not supposed to be here!

[@Pepsview263]

He's technically not supposed to be in office of any kind.

[@kira777gold]

Why is Netanyahu obstructing aid, and why did he open fire while people were helpless waiting for aid? Why the thousands of dead people who bombed and killed them? Why are hundreds of people from the West Bank arrested every day? Why does he arrest minors and steal the organs of the dead, and why did Mr. Biden support him to do all this and have the right of veto to facilitate these matters?

[@elizabethmencia6027]

What about Trump's immigrants?

[@AppleOfThineEye]

@@elizabethmencia6027 The legal or illegal ones? Or was that an attempt to obfuscate?

[@LeAnn610]

Yup, it’s called a CRIME.

[@user-rv2zu1vb2c]

Democrats want to not say illegal is like someone breaking into your house and you say uninvited

[@freddieward5860]

Latino Demoncats...

[@thevoiceofreason6339]

They support undocumented pharmacists and unregistered minor atraktd people.

[@roninthedestroyer8958]

I thought it was NEWCOMERS

[@roninthedestroyer8958]

Technically they are not illegal because we have open borders and we are not using immigration laws. Texas is really the only state that is really enforcing the law. Red cities and States are just sending the newcomers to blue cities

[@fauxque5057]

​@@roninthedestroyer8958I get a kick out of that when I hear it. Just because we have Newcomers Cremations advertised here. Part of the Newcomers Funeral home.

[@NatalieBrugman-kq5lx]

WAKE UP. You are all asleep.

[@battleforshogun5452]

And u follow hate go to sleep

[@DC3328]

So you're woke?

[@pnut3844able]

Elect RFK before its too late

[@GoldenState-hy6hh]

​@@battleforshogun5452The truth can never be considered hate TRUMP 2024!!🇺🇲🥂

[@nowlater7489]

Honk shoooo

[@samsmith8415]

They are more worried about a illegal murderer being offended than rileys death. Wow. I can't even

[@elizabethmencia6027]

Why arent you whining about all the Riley's killed in school by your FN guns??

[@samsmith8415]

@elizabethmencia6027 the right to bear arms is a constitutional right. Illegal immigrants crossing the border could be stopped by just enforcing law

[@gabrielabarca9011]

@@elizabethmencia6027 Abortion is the root cause of mass murders as Mother Teresa said.

[@chelseafn104]

​@@samsmith8415 Biden tried. Republicans shot it down.

[@rolandsmith4394]

A human life, to a (d), is just another consumable.

[@GenesisAwakes]

If he doesn't debate Trump, no one should vote for him. With the two oldest Presidents ever running, this debate will serve as a test for both candidates. If either refuses to debate because of a BS excuse, they hate the people they are running to serve.

[@robertarthurs328]

How about that dem BS ? Bumblin says it depends on Trumps behavior. So there's the setup, the blame is in place. Now when Joe prevents getting his A$$handed to him not debating, it's Trumps fault. WOW just like that. Step 1 Blame the Republican Step 2 Do what benefits you and repeat Republicans fault

[@samsmith8415]

Trump is itching to debate. What about refusing the cognitive test??? That's damning to me. They covered trumps breathlessly

[@robertarthurs328]

​@@samsmith8415Joe already ponkd out. He said depending on Trumps behavior so he just blamed him so he can stay in the basement.

[@armandoaguinaga6743]

I think Trump is the one that doesn’t like debates.

[@samsmith8415]

@armandoaguinaga6743 not when they are 70 points behind lol. That's called a waste of time

[@mjs2505]

He's gonna sleep for at least a week after the concoction they gave him! 😂😮

[@user-gb6ic8sl7t]

Wonder what those servicemen really think

[@tomdrummy4984]

Seems like a very big vehicle for the climate crisis 🥴

[@Fisabilillah-bs7xv]

Right! 🤔

[@M.J.212]

As if all presidents don't fly with a large entourage for security reasons.

[@ltdc426]

It’s ok, they steer around the questionable climate areas.

[@rolandsmith4394]

Biden burns more Fuel on one long AF1 flight, than most of us will consume in a lifetime.

[@Silverlined_69]

Because they apparently cant do zoom meetings? ​@M.J.212

[@margsritavargas5339]

The inflation, gasoline, tax, in the sky.

[@andrewherman5010]

they're flying a corpse around.

[@65strad]

"They're technically not supposed to be here." Did you hear him say that?

[@tonyv416]

Trump lives rent free inside Joes feeble mind

[@annmarieblanc6363]

Too bad it's just a vacant studio! LMFAO and SMH all at the same time! Regards, Andy, Annmarie's husband

[@missilemedic]

the reporters literally asked him lmfao should Brandon not acknowledge his opponent?

[@CameronZ28]

Same goes vice versa

[@JeffreyCombs_is_hungry]

@@Deergear_He could head to the grave and take Kamala with him.

[@allanford2663]

Yes, that unity is working as a bad M o u t h s Half the country every chance he gets

[@justice8563]

Cowards don’t debate, they lie and hide.

[@federalistpapers4523]

"Do you regret using the term ill eagles, last night? Well, er, um, they are not supposed to be here." DUDE! YOU FREAKIN' LET THEM IN!

[@ghosty426]

He knows what he did. It's the CCP Trojan Horse Army along with other military trained troops from other 3rd world hostile Commy Countries.

[@bobbyspain5030]

He also flew illegals into the country.

[@ghosty426]

@@bobbyspain5030 Yes, 350,000 + at the expense of US Taxpayers. And Americans have to do with less in foodstamps and ACP and rent rebates. No wonder the big city Black Americans are voting for Trump in November.

[@marinam.1663]

EXACTLY!!

[@FirstRecords204]

@@ghosty426 holy shit, read something other than tabloids

[@Southland888]

Potato joe couldn’t debate a kindergarten class🥔🚴🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@soozkoozhooz5902]

Actually he’d fit right in. Just keep him at a safe distance from the kid’s hair.

[@KaiserBlade]

debate? When did Beau die? End of debate.

[@fauxque5057]

Answer. Who is Beau? Your son Hunter? No your other son. Oh he died at Iwo Jima. Planting a flag on a hill. Are you OK? Come on man. Who is Laken Riley? He's the coach for the USC Trojans. He was killed by an illegal that Trump allowed in the Country. I gotta go. My diaper needs changing.

[@davidfrey5654]

All I can say is that if Trump debates Biden, it's going to be an absolute embarrassing blood bath for Biden.

[@rayisland23]

I would love to see that debate

[@Alleycat1921]

We must vote that man out of office in November.

[@pnut3844able]

Don't worry, we will. RFK jr will be our next president, and people will finally see after decades how a real president acts.

[@liamnielsen1793]

@@pnut3844ableI would love for rfk to be president but how do you see that possibility happening?

[@Dahlia4777]

I bet those soldiers hate having to salute that fool.

[@smoogly8102]

This dude walks up to the camera like a newborn taking their first steps.

[@CommeradeZhukov]

He's done, they've just put him on drugs that will make him look coherent til he croakes.

[@elizabethmencia6027]

He looks great and he isn't orange bloated fat or crazy

[@kevinkotchevar2339]

Rivet Rivet

[@hammerk4130]

Hahaha..secret service gave old JOE some aviator glasses so he felt important. When he got on the plane they gave him some TWA wings to pin on his suit.

[@100pyatt]

It's like watching the walking dead and a zombie that speaks 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@oj-icanthelpeverything3044]

😂😅😂 EXACTLY.... ( our grandson at 2 learning how to walk ... I said hey he walks like Joe 😅😂😅 ... sure be glad when this crap show is behind us .

[@robertgodlewski8553]

If I was Trump I would bring out the man that was arrested during the state of the union address. I'm sure Biden would love to discuss the needless death of the man's son. Then discuss what free speech means to the liberals whom would like our great nation to be a dictatorship!!!

[@danwilliams8626]

Excellent idea.

[@jamesricker3997]

The democrats aren't making moves to turn america into a dictatorship. The Republicans are, because they realize they are a minority party and a shrinking one.

[@cwhipp9805]

Yes. What exactly was the man arrested for? Talking? Oh yeah, this is Bidenerica.

[@elizabethmencia6027]

Trump is the one that said he wants to be a forever president like a dictator. Pay attention Dudley

[@chelseafn104]

Trump loves you guys. Do you even know what a Dictator is ??? TRUMP!

[@e69alpha]

Look at him shuffling along

[@Will-zd2lj]

He's 81....

[@triciagrant2315]

They didn't give hm the jolly juice today.

[@JeffreyCombs_is_hungry]

@@Will-zd2ljNice analysis homes.

[@jamesricker3997]

We haven't seen any video of Donald Trump walking upstairs lately. Are you trying to hide something?

[@billh.5360]

​@@jamesricker3997Oh please. Even though President Trump is just three years younger than biden, it's blatantly obvious Trump is a young 77, and biden is a very, very old 80!

[@missilemedic]

bro ran quick when he heard "ceasefire"

[@daisyrosario3438]

What happened to all that youthful energy from last night?😂

[@TruthFiction]

This is the crash after they wear off.

[@jenniferbowie2773]

Hunters stash wore off

[@user-qj1pw7zw4t]

Joey and Hunter probably share..

[@tubby_1278]

😂😂😂

[@sabine3769]

Technichally? How about legally

[@fredgonzalez7136]

What A Disgusting Excuse For A Human Being. LET'S GO BRANDON!

[@jgnieser]

shut up Fred

[@bloodoatmeal]

Trump sucks

[@billh.5360]

​@@jgnieser Why should Fred shut up? Everyone knows biden is thoroughly corrupt and a puppet for the left. TRUMP 2024! 🇺🇲♥️🇺🇲🎉🇺🇲♥️🇺🇲

[@kamwickw933]

Dark Brandon is laughing at you and the rest of the Trumpinistas. As are the sane, but not so loud, majority of US voters 😎😎😎😎😎

[@pnut3844able]

Yes, yes he is. As is Trump. RFK is the only logical choice. I just hope the majority of people can break free of their party's brainwashing.

[@giannaperez8240]

We want a debate !

[@afatherofmany]

Bro cant even walk normal 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@Convicted-Troll]

​@catherinebranson3257cuz he shit his Depends.

[@davedrust6378]

He'll be debating RFK Jr too. With any luck, Joe Biden finishes 3rd in The Election.

[@badger1170]

You should probably cut down on the weed.

[@kujumz806]

cope

[@JeffreyCombs_is_hungry]

I see a couple of rimmers in the comments. You boys have fun.

[@kamwickw933]

@@JeffreyCombs_is_hungrySpeaking of rimmers, you might wanna sips that orange ring off your mouth, Jeff. 😎

[@michygeorg]

If there's a debate, RFK won't be in it. I don't think he'll even be on most of the states ballots.

[@kevinbrown4219]

Depends on my depends! Ill be drugged up for my big state of the union and ill yell at you the whole time and tell you im one of the best secretary of i mean ill be the best judge i mean crap! My depends is full again!

[@RichardGardee-eq9qi]

After $TATE,...of Union??? BEHAVIOR LANGUAGE 😮?????? HYPOCRITE 😮😊

[@jillphillips1667]

It wasn't a State of the Union speech.

[@anthonytan7134]

State of his party then ?

[@GoldenState-hy6hh]

TRUMP 2024!!🇺🇲🥂

[@federalistpapers4523]

Did they run out of the juice they used last night? Nothing upstairs but MT space, today. Dude is Gone.

[@cwhipp9805]

Thry have to save it for special times. If he has too much white he will croak.

[@freddieward5860]

A Latina reporter asks if he regrets calling illegal aliens illegal aliens?

[@michaelwakeford2336]

I think he was referring to ill eagle aliens.

[@tr3970]

lmaaaaao i laughed so hard at this bs

[@ghosty426]

*"I gotta go"* 🤡🍦💩

[@ghosty426]

Something Forrest Gump would quip in the White House, with his limited intellect, to Democrat Lyndon Banes Johnson, after the coup.

[@jamesheath5825]

Why would he regret saying illegal it's only time in his life he has said something that is true FJB

[@edwardgioeli8165]

You are so right!

[@soozkoozhooz5902]

I never get tired of the last 3 letters of your post.

[@kimberlysmith6893]

Trump 🇺🇸

[@nathandodge665]

MAGAt

[@AtPaul04]

That's MAGATs to you! Make America Great Again Trump Supporters! 🇺🇸 TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.A. 2024!! 🇺🇸 FJB ☠️ 🤡

[@pnut3844able]

RFK 2024. The people are tired of the two party system and their horrible candidates they shovel out.

[@tazracet]

Puppet

[@jbaz964]

Did he get his butt wiped?! Is that so hard to ask?..

[@M.J.212]

Weird fixation you have there.

[@1502liberalslayer]

"They're technically not supposed to be here... C'mon man, i need new voters."

[@OxbowisaMstie]

It's too bad frozen embryos can't vote, huh?

[@thuydoan7496]

Biden is too scared to debate Trump. He's too chicken to do so.

[@erniecox4923]

Why would anybody debate Donald Trump who rudely interrupts every single word anyone tries to say?

[@dphandkins9925]

​@@erniecox4923because the American people deserve to hear OUR presidential candidates debate.

[@roxyneeley4698]

Donald Trump is a Trash Act. He is broke and has said he will be a dictator.

[@anthonytan7134]

yup he chickens out

[@jenniferbowie2773]

He can’t his dementia would be showing! Notice last night he could barely say what was on the teleprompter and the debates are all ad lib he can’t do that!

[@cointenderrarities933]

Weekend at Bernie's moment there folks.

[@kennethmorgan7949]

He won't debate Trump because it would take from his ice cream eating.

[@cwhipp9805]

He won't debate Trumo bc they cannot control what will come.out of Trumps mouth and there is no way for them to prepare a teleprompter with responses to the unknown.

[@curtisjones7970]

Is there any more questions from teleprompter?

[@williamrahming5401]

Love how the media is playing this game. These people are functioning like a propaganda media. They are polite, no one talks over anyone, no shouting, they wait for him to give these super short answers and they don’t push him on any of his answers. Really pathetic.

[@silleecat]

That’s because it was rehearsed and the journalists were all given a list of questions to ask. Now I go outside the country to get the news.

[@helengrim691]

Have you seen his face when they do start talking over each other it goes blank.. he has no clue..

[@billkelly6292]

It`s because they control the media.

[@ronmccall2877]

I said this last night and now im sure they had to give Biden a reboot because when being questioned or giving a speexh he always goes into overload and begins fumbling for words and gets so frustrated he can't finish a sentence and usually can not answer reporters questions as easily as he did

[@elizabethmencia6027]

He has a stutter DUH

[@MatthewRoux-nw9ve]

Yeah I was just thinking that he sounded better than usual I wonder what’s going on

[@nightshadehelis9821]

I'm genuinely disgusted that he tells grieving family's that his son died in Iraq. What a disgusting scumbag

[@federalistpapers4523]

This dude has zero comprehension, respectability, or accountability. He's not presidential material, never was.

[@pnut3844able]

Exactly right. Trump isn't either. RFK is the only candidate that embodies the role of the president, which is why he'll win 2024

[@elizabethmencia6027]

He's doing great!! Donny is pissing on his pants😂

[@CommeradeZhukov]

@@elizabethmencia6027 your account is literally 2 years old.

[@pnut3844able]

@@elizabethmencia6027 RFK will be the next president

[@M.J.212]

o·pin·ion noun a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

[@calimom8994]

I gotta go, I don't have a teleprompter! Lol

[@johnshepard9894]

Where are all the blue no matter who people that comment about the state of the union speech and how Sharp dementia Joe was last night ?😂😂😂😂😂 Guess all the drugs wore off🐑🐑🐑🐑

[@pnut3844able]

Wow, if that's your standard no wonder this country is so messed up. It's ok though, RFK will win the election and set things right.

[@DeplorableLeft]

I thought the Walking Dead show aired on Sundays

[@roninthedestroyer8958]

FJB needs to debate Trump

[@pnut3844able]

And they both need to debate RFK, bc he'll be our next president and will absolutely destroy them.

[@roninthedestroyer8958]

@@pnut3844able Joe Biden will be president again democrats are to powerful to stop and they are not letting a republican into the white house

[@TheChicagoKid81]

He still didn’t correct Laken’s name and called her Lincoln Riley…and why the F is he walking like that? We can’t get somebody younger than 50 to be the next president? Sheesh…

[@kingjr1uzfe387]

FJB FJB FJB FJB FJB FJB FJB

[@soozkoozhooz5902]

FJB. There, now it’s complete.

[@jenningsmills5398]

Why did you call illegals illegal? Whaaaaat?

[@brentsummers7377]

Australia has a clear view on what 'illegal' means in terms of people from other countries landing on a beach in Western Australia.😂

[@jayg6431]

Always with that 3 step slow motion sprint like he’s supposed to convince us that he’s a rejuvenated youth, yeah right!😂

[@JasRog1026]

He can't fix every single problem,he is not superman

[@davidkopec9442]

This guy was GARBAJ in 1988 when he couldn’t beat Dukakis. Now we have the senile version.

[@kevinward316]

What's up with his chin? Did Mitch get him?

[@DarthCiliatus]

"It depends on his behavior" is such a bullshit non-answer to that question that leaves the door open to backing out at any point.

[@Singhamanus5]

I was scared that he was about to fall off the stairs any second 😂😂💀

[@ronallen6578]

Notice how they are even restricting him to fewer steps. What's next, an escalator??

[@greeneyedqt90]

I was waiting for him to fall up the stairs

[@100pyatt]

They're barely able to keep him functioning now even with maximum drug doses 🤯🤯🤯

[@JDQEntity]

Yeah, he IS on drugs that boost him. Joe doesn't have the strength, let alone doesn't display the confidence and overall wellness to convince people that he's the President. I can barely look him and fathom that he's the President. Can't someone else STEP IN who isn't the slightest bit frail and mentally weak (to say the least) so that the American people know we have a REAL Commander-In-Chief?! We need to know that there is someone in office who is intact and qualified! Our forefathers are turning in their graves.

[@haunter_1845]

If there is one thing he said that I agree with it's banning Tiktok.

[@cwhipp9805]

At this point the botox is just preparing him for the embalming process. Thry need to stop. Its just scary.

[@shemmyz3287]

Damnn good answers.. technically they ain't supposed to be here 😂😂

[@omarmartinez8438]

A career politician.This guy should be in jail

[@richboz3156]

For accessory in the Riley murder. If Biden would enforce the law, the "alleged" murderer would not be in the USA.

[@100pyatt]

💯💯💯 agreed

[@nathandodge665]

For what? I know you won't respond

[@dannysmith1033]

​@@nathandodge665For allowing people to come in this country illegal first of all. And having illegal documents in his garage 2nd, And taking money for influence of the office of vice president should I go on?

[@seanpizzo8256]

​@@nathandodge665For taking classified materials when he didn't have the authority to do so, for taking bribes from Ukraine, for allowing the invasion of our country, for abandoning billions of dollars of military equipment and relinquishing it to our enemies. Want me to continue? And how does it feel to be wrong your whole life?

[@Kenjie5103]

Reporter: Do you regret saying the word illegals to describe immigrants in your last night’s speech sir? Joementia: Well, not probably. Eiou, eh ehhh ehhhh. I don’t belie-, eiou , eh ehhh, ehhhh. Technically im not supposed to be here 😂

[@federalistpapers4523]

He said they are not supposed to be here.

[@_wokeweaklingscryoverwords_]

Bidementia - Where am I? What am I doing here?

[@dennispatrick4999]

Truly pathetic excuse for a US President.

[@lindahuffman6329]

Why take that huge plane to fly to Philadelphia? Helicopter maybe?

[@prayerworks71]

Watch, let’s hope he doesn’t fall going up the stairs. 😅 Gosh he didn’t, he must have taken his meds before going up the steps. He said he had to go to the reporters, wait he’s the President??, can’t he decide when to leave?? Oh, I forgot as he has to do what whoever is behind him telling him what to do. This is sad to have a President that has others telling him what he can say or do….. Prayers for that entire family. 💞✝️🇮🇱🇺🇸🙏🙏

[@ghosty426]

That SS Agent to Biden's right, looks like the nemisis "Mr Hand" on those old Saturday Night Live skits. The guy never smiles..

[@latinovoice2224]

I guess the drugs they gave him last have worn off. Where’s the Jacked up Joe at😂?

[@tigerturf7539]

CORRECT, you gotta go!

[@Nick-tz5ug]

His advisors won't let him debate Trump. It's a sham. It wont happen. His Chief of staff will say no.

[@TimeFlowsBack]

Ohhhh so now it only counts if you say it in a speech 😂😂😂

[@GodfirstMCBiggy]

God ll Bless the New President my🙏for IT Amen

[@johntatum1951]

Elder abuse is sad for America.

[@Reddog1255]

Trump does debate he just it’s and throws insults at people

[@pnut3844able]

That's not a debate, that's being an immature kid. It's ok RFK will show everyone how a president SHOULD act after he wins.

[@AZsportshut]

as a republican i give Biden credit for using the word illegal. He said it right and its time we start calling it for what it is.

[@brianstollings6416]

Should be worried about the fact he can’t say “Laken Riley”, but of course the issue were concerned about are the people who don’t belong here

[@hamishthemack4565]

Proof he was amped up on some drugs last night, today he's back to zombieland

[@molotovvvblonde4859]

"Well, technically, they're not supposed to be here."

[@johnschlesinger2009]

The sound recording is so bad one cannot hear anything clearly - useless.

[@schikashap8633]

What was that speech writer thinking by putting in words with more than one syllable? Predecessor turned into predator....

[@ScooterDoge]

Let them both debate RFK and get destroyed. Trump and Biden will make fools of themselves.

[@richardmartinez5938]

God bless our wonderful President.

[@SuperNoncents]

I think they have to debate at this point. A debate would be very interesting to watch for many many reasons.