BREAKING NEWS: Biden Holds Post-Debate Rally In North Carolina As Some Call For Him To Leave Race

President Biden holds a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, following the first presidential debate, and the calls of many pundits for him to drop out of the 2024 contest.
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[@KarenVoss-u8e]

IS this really Biden. He does not look like the same person as last night even his voice is different

[@Flash3-22]

He looked sick last night.

[@neilmenon8943]

The debate was past his bedtime. Early morning is his best strength.

[@PeterParker-gt3xl]

People with cognitive problem do have "lucid intervals" which will be less frequent as the condition progresses, hope he is lucid at critical moments.

[@KnotBott]

Big talk from someone who just had their ass handed to them!

[@terriseaton3049]

Get knocked down. Get backed up!

[@aedaed7238]

Not sure how his eyes changed color compared to the debate, brown in this video and blue in the debate...???

[@christenasmalls6118]

LOL you and the MAGA love lies....Most voters did not watch that so-called debate. Biden set it up and let Trump lie and lie. Biden is a cunning politician who could afford to be vague. He understand the media hype that would exaggerate viewership and polls that show a convicted former president even with him. He saw it all as did I who chose not to watch that so called debate. This is the 7th time I am watching this speech it is electrifying!!!!!

[@vrsjox]

ah shutup

[@vrsjox]

@@aedaed7238 who cares

[@bree1966]

What was that song. COCAINE 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jannewlove725]

Like all sporting competitions, drug testing should be mandatory here...

[@RoseBloomfield-i2w]

The only who needs drug tested is Trump.

[@eowingfield]

It is for Trump, he's a felon with a probation officer.

[@jwillp]

that would intrump as well so no were no doing that to biden he dos his job

[@jannewlove725]

@@jwillp trump doesn't need drugs. Joe does his job??? Right...

[@Fedup122]

​@@jwillpTrump said he WOULD take a drug test! Biden DIDNT

[@annahudzik5445]

That's a lot of stupid people, who like paying too much for groceries!!!!

[@5satya]

Forget about it, you lost this man...old man's back, and he will win.

[@homemprovmentguy]

@@5satya dope

[@ultimauo]

These are some sad sad delusional individuals.

[@clayearth8287]

They are kids mostly. Free food and drink...checks. This was bought and paid for. All those young adults were given something ....period

[@Stefan-vc2ef]

All females coincidentally

[@2509498788]

It's a game show

[@ultimauo]

Lol yah. Lib single women and some kids scripted to be there in that high school gym.

[@Wilky2526]

Anyone who votes for Biden at this point should be charged with elder abuse.

[@Billybobcan]

All paid actors, fake. What a joke. He got his Arsee handed to him last night. He was barely awake in the debate

[@mikeduh5757]

Joe Biden for president 2024

[@marcuslawless9672]

Russian bots

[@marcuslawless9672]

Mr. Trump is the expert at that!

[@KSguitarmusic]

Based on what information (relative to your first statement)?

[@Loislikes]

The audience doesn't seem to reflect the polls that have been showing Biden being trash the last 3.5 years. They def are paid.

[@louisedgmon4860]

He looks like Fire Marshall Bill from In Living Colour the show...😂😂😂😂

[@brianhoxworth3881]

That's may be true, I have heard that Jim Cary is one of his standins

[@ryan3390]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@java620]

Let’s go Brandon!

[@Loislikes]

These people are waaaaay to excited to see such worthlessness. They have to be paid to be there. Especially after the absolute dumpster fire debate he had a day before.

[@Jessicavargas-ig1zm]

If Biden and all his accomplishments are "worthless", then WTF does that make Donald Trump?!

[@Loislikes]

@@Jessicavargas-ig1zm Your question is as incoherent as Biden's standard speeches.

[@michellemedrano-garcia9927]

Trump pay people as rallies Biden doesn’t and only a liar like yourself would say something like that. How dare you!

[@queenofvermin]

​@@Loislikes i think its quite simple, they asked if an old man is truly that bad, what does that say about a criminal old man?

[@chrisn5913]

​@@Jessicavargas-ig1zm let's see, well, he doesn't have dementia, so I guess, not worthless!

[@danielleyoung3133]

Actually biden trump did answer he said if the election is fair and no shady shit goes on hed be fine with the results...guess u just didnt hear that or were too distracted by the invisible audience lmao

[@johnm.kuransr386]

He's already in office. Why isn't he already doing those things he's talking about? If that's what he's going to do then.... do then. It's probably because it's just feel good stories.

[@izzydizzy1115]

I wonder how much the audience members were paid to show up?

[@Phillip-y6d]

Make by day, pal 🤣🤣😂 I'll even do it twice 🤣🤣🤣 I hear you're fee on menzies 🤣🤣🤣

[@Mary-x5m3d]

Do they really expect us to believe this right now?

[@Wilky2526]

Here's the thing... Voting for Biden in 2020 is ridiculous, but forgivable (Trump is obviously a flawed individual). Voting for him in 2024 is like the Titanic backing up and hitting the iceberg again.

[@debbieward9732]

Yes

[@TheRealTrueCrimeAnalyst]

Who are “they”? The news network? The IT guys who used a decline-masking filter to make it look like Biden performed well at this rally? The event organizers who paid the audience to cheer? The doctors shooting Biden up with miracle cognitive enhancing drugs? The household pets across America who were permitted to vote for Biden in 2020? The deep state?

[@HCheatNcool]

There is no way there are that many people in North Carolina excited about Biden!

[@musicislife-qc5ix]

He is so scattered and incoherent…what are they cheering for. They hate Trump so much they’ll vote against their own self interests literally.

[@lorraineday4141]

The crowd looks young and does sound very young. They sound very rehearsed and very loud also. This is also very sad! All make believe. I'm ashamed to be a democrat

[@gladyskravitzjr825]

They used The View audience

[@PoodleAmy]

This is a mess.

[@CharlesLee-es8jr]

They all look under 18 too!

[@rlittrell-c3t]

You must need glasses! 😂😂😂

[@theplayersclub1126]

Id rather vote for a pile of wet leaves.

[@CharlesLee-es8jr]

What did he say?

[@iamcomanche9184]

he said his son was a WW2 vet

[@CharlesLee-es8jr]

@@iamcomanche9184 ,😂

[@GMCTIM]

😂 Fuur Murr Yuurs 😂 Never convince me its not a cult ! 👎 FJB

[@oapster7963]

Wooooo! 🇺🇸RIDIN W BIDEN 🇺🇸

[@bonniebledsoe4974]

Those people were all paid to be there with taxpayer money, of course. He can’t get two people at a rally. That many people would not come to see him after that disastrous debate. How stupid do they think we are.

[@J163548]

First off,how much did they pay these people to be there?I could use some extra cash for sure

[@scottstewart-mm7co]

He just said he knows how to tell the truth. That's a lie. He doesn't know how to tell the truth all he does is lie. With every exhale he lies.

[@imdoc7872]

This is pathetic. Must be the 81 million that voted for him

[@michelleturner8558]

That’s a fake t.v. Crowd

[@mikeduh5757]

trump claimed hes a snake that you let in trump wan a be dictator ......... vote for JOE BIDEN FOR PRESENDENT 2024

[@zachmasters7397]

​ @mikeduh5757 why would anyone vote for Alzheimers Joe, the question we should be asking is who's actually running the country behind the scenes.

[@queenofvermin]

​cause the other guy is a criminal that only cares about giving the rich more money and giving us poisonous food?

[@vrsjox]

not its not dumb@ss

[@moonlightfishin4113]

It's time for Biden to step down. He might be willing to go down with the ship but he wants to take America with him.

[@robertjake9459]

Is it just me or does something feel fake about this video?

[@susanallen1112]

NO MORE YEARS!!!

[@kimmartin6759]

No, they blurred the background to protect the innocent...they are at a high school gymnasium during a pep rally!

[@Jenzzzzalien]

Love it!🎉

[@mpov147]

must have found a new drug today.

[@m.schetr7398]

No school for the day😮..he is speaking to kids

[@danaortega6873]

They don't have a clue

[@m.schetr7398]

​@@danaortega6873it's sad😕

[@scottpaget2925]

They were hired to be there. At about the 2minute 20second mark someone starts to heckle and the crowd immediately starts chanting 4 more years.

[@MegaMusicFreakazoid]

Why does everyone automatically assume they’re being paid when they’re just being stupid

[@Sbxallday]

Did they have him drugged up today?

[@andrearussell9755]

Absolutely - dementia cocktail 🍸

[@docsoulman9352]

Rock’n Joe …wish that’s showed up last night… he’s still far superior to his coup-staging felon opponent. 😎

[@kathyford3463]

Dang that cold was cured quickly! Sell that to the public OTC!

[@jameshetfield9999]

You’re speaking fine now because there’s nobody there to rebottle you. You were so nervous. Do you know why you were nervous and he wasn’t? Because he did a great job. He was very very very confident in the job that he did and he’s very confident in a horrific job that you did. You have fucked everything up. It’s like you were in a fight you got your ass kicked. And now you’re telling a bunch of people if you see that person again, you’re gonna kick their ass

[@SCFPV]

Corn pop got vengeance.

[@thestork3134]

At you age and still lying, what a shame!!

[@Bob-bb3ur]

Reminds me of someone giving crazy speeches in the forties

[@AuditingTheCorrupt]

They cut the audio off before he finished lol

[@ellenparadowski5582]

Audience looks fake.

[@76nektar19]

ONLY 22 MINUTES. FJB

[@5sevnf]

Joe your Fired!

[@SpeedyWings2323]

You’re*

[@flordemariahawthorne5793]

Really I'm supposed to understand you could not perform when it counted but now you can??? Nope, your firex😮😢

[@danielcarrick8603]

"Had a cold" my ass.

[@scottstewart-mm7co]

Those couple hundred people don't make much noise. Trump's crowd is still lining up.

[@americanpatriot5419]

STOP LYING!!

[@bingobrownable]

Fantastic 😊

[@Austin-ub2gi]

Joe is weak

[@PhillyLFC]

Trump is a lair

[@CindyF1]

These people need cognitive tests.

[@motalove1968]

Illegals for Trump2024 ❤❤❤

[@mikeduh5757]

trump claimed hes a snake that you let in trump wan a be dictator ......... vote for JOE BIDEN FOR PRESENDENT 2024

[@wolfgangzeisig6313]

notice he has to read every thing he says.

[@ultimauo]

Even last night flipping through notes and days of practice beforehand. What president has to practice days in advance for a debate and still f up royally.

[@thebipolarbear1]

Ridiculous North Carolina

[@terrytesterman1689]

Probably a bunch bussed into the BOBO ARENA.

[@robertljazz2796]

I live in North Carolina and we Hate him Here!!!!!

[@dougg2012]

Nice try, Fed

[@SALTLIFEBROFESSORS]

Blurred the background to appear that there's 100's of people there when there's less than 100.

[@Grizz24710]

The fake cough is fun

[@zackjoneskeywest7542]

Your making it worse Joe ,do you really believe your lies.

[@SCFPV]

Compulsive lier's always believe their own tales.

[@FriendsofTaz]

"4 more beers! 4 more beers! 4 more beers!" , jk

[@m6a1u57]

@@FriendsofTaz And then he drops out because he lost $90 million in donations. You sure can pick em.😂

[@thunderbirdizations]

This comment section is very different from CNN’s comment section of this coverage. Difference? This video is full and unedited. CNN’s videos clipped 20 seconds.

[@crackman76]

This guy needs help. America is the laughingstock of the world right now. If Biden gets in, we're doomed!!

[@Bookloversassemble]

How the F his voice change from the debate and after

[@sheryldechantal6087]

Not jo, it's a stand in ,why is he speaking better then last night????

[@sheryldechantal6087]

How many are there???

[@NeverkissThering]

Truth has never crossed this guy's lips. It's hard to believe he has more than 10 people cheering for his jiberish and calling for 4 more years. He will be very fortunate to last until November. MAGA TRUMP 24 for we the people.

[@robertljazz2796]

This is Definitely a Cheap Fake!!!!!

[@CharlesLee-es8jr]

Wow! That High School gym is packed! 😂😂😂

[@imnotoopinionated]

Hehe

[@rv6amark]

Yes, and if you go to a less edited copy of this video, you will see that he looks a bit confused about where he supposed to face. It appears that the crowd is all behind him so you will think there are crowds both behind AND in front of him. None of the cameras there ever panned around the room and notice that nobody in that room had a cell phone camera that they are panning around with. Makes me think that they were banned to keep crowd size a secret. So what happened? Did they pay about 150 people to show up, then banned their use of cell phones? Pan around the room, Forbes. Show me I am wrong!

[@KSguitarmusic]

@@rv6amark Everything I read indicates there were about 2,000 people in attendance.

[@Crackshot729]

Everyone at the rally is standing behind him LOL!

[@residentpotato6023]

Chumba Wumba Biden

[@kongopowertothepeople4716]

Biden’s team said He couldn’t perform last night due to a cold he’s suffering from, when did he get better?

[@ultimauo]

Right? It's ridiculous how they lie and lie. Also colds don't make you mumble and lose yourself mid talking.

[@The300ZXGuru]

we determined that WAS A LIE!!! lol

[@GinaSpring-u4b]

He myst be propped up by drugs

[@MiamiBeachMama]

He’s coughing on purpose 😂😂😂

[@sparklesea2046]

There's no question that Pres. Biden had a bad night. He wasn't himself and that is partially because he was prepared wrongly. He needed to be allowed to be himself instead of being told he needed to talk about his record by the numbers. Presidential debates by the incumbent are historically bad, but that didn't stop them from going on to win. I blame his preparers for trying to force him into a mold that didn't fit him. Nothing will stop me from voting for Biden. I know the man, I know the President and he stands head and shoulders above the lying, cheating felon, DJT. Anyone who takes this first debate as a sign that Biden is not up to the task is an idiot who does not understand history or Presidents Bidens true presence when he is allowed to be himself and not some wooden dummy made up by his debate handlers.

[@dr4292]

These people deserve Joe Biden!!

[@marcuslawless9672]

Yes we do!

[@budbud2509]

But we dont .....

[@moonlightfishin4113]

​@@marcuslawless9672But you're going to get Trump.

[@kokolanza7543]

And they DON'T deserve a convicted felon, a convicted tax fraudster, and a convicted rapist.

[@moonlightfishin4113]

@kokolanza7543 Trump is EXACTLY what I want. I don't care about the phony charges they put on Trump. He is pro America and democrats are destroying America.

[@johnballinger5933]

Where the hell was this guy last night?!?!?

[@murfkuhls3494]

It's not really him

[@chrisnalina1755]

Probably a different guy, you don't understand that?

[@brianvent3043]

He didn't have an audience to make him feel better

[@JCMC-t1i]

He was trying to process all the lies that were fired at him, untangle them because Trump said multiple lies in every sentence he spoke, speak to them and then answer the original question asked of him -- and do that all in a couple of minutes. That's what he was doing. And the reason he couldn't do it is that no one on this planet could process that number of lies as quickly as they would have needed to during that "debate". No one would have been able to do it. No one!

[@clayh9624]

Dark Brandon vs Dipstick Don

[@robjb1210]

Dead brandon. Walks like someone from the walking dead movie.

[@GeMiniTheQueen]

O wow, he’s back alive. Clone must have glitches yesterday. Don’t mind that 😂

[@gregvisioninfosoft]

been at the reins for 4 years - we see the result. no last minute maneouvering will change what has happened.

[@quinnjackson9252]

Record low unemployment, record investments in roads and infrastructure, record investments in clean technology and domestic energy, and record high investments in NATO allies military spending- all thanks to Biden. Biden has accomplished more domesitcally than any President since Lyndon B Johnson. Too bad about the poor debate performance, but he looked really good in North Carolina today.

[@alibobali4032]

What happened? In 2020, the US and the world was in a bit of freefall. Covid wasn't Trump's fault, but he certainly single-handedly politicized the sht out of it in America. So what happened that "maneuvering" isn't going to change? I'm genuinely curious if this is the sum of this vague theory or if there's more to it.

[@rockon2503]

He can't help himself. He just tells the same lies over and over and over. So tiring.

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

Yes Trump does

[@mtbtx9304]

FJB

[@mikeduh5757]

Joe Biden for president 2024

[@arlethapappas3325]

Translation: FDJT

[@tamanimania]

I stand with Joe!

[@kathynoel9693]

The seals clapping

[@Remewed_monds]

Literally. The programming of society today is absolutely insane.🤯🤦🏻‍♀️

[@GMCvideos2012]

PLEASE PAN THE CAMERA OUT. AFTER LAST NIGHT....SHEESH

[@paulpilgrim4302]

Its like chant on cue😅

[@MagnumForce439]

With the aid of a speech writer and teleprompter, Biden appears coherent but this does not help what America witnessed last night when Biden had to speak freely!

[@carolinagirl1864]

Saying what everyone is thinking..What are they giving him to "perk him up" in less than 24 hours?

[@vickieviresrichie7622]

​​@@carolinagirl1864, I would like to know as well !!! Jekyll &Hyde !!!

[@Carr-bs1cy]

@@vickieviresrichie7622omg yes like hes more normal here!!

[@iluvmoney6767]

@@carolinagirl1864 Cocaine is a helluva drug! Just ask Hunter!

[@dougsimonsen8651]

Different drugs

[@_pjd]

I think they must have pumped him up with something there. Sad man.

[@angieherron5305]

Are these people idiots? Why would they cheer for him?

[@gusp8967]

They got paid to.

[@sheryldechantal6087]

that have been payed!!!!!!!!!

[@ItsReallyJackBlack]

They were paid $100 each for an hour of cheering. Easy Money

[@SCFPV]

Money 🤑💰💰🤑 They're all sellouts. They're the one's that would love to own nothing and be happy.

[@mikeduh5757]

trump claimed hes a snake that you let in trump wan a be dictator ......... vote for JOE BIDEN FOR PRESENDENT 2024

[@supermotardedforever]

@6:34 "Nod in world wuh buddin viet... folks!" WWI, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Stormy Daniels, Jack Daniels? c'mon man, you know the thing?

[@derekhaderman6026]

More lies !!!

[@mikeduh5757]

Joe Biden for president 2024

[@MiamiBeachMama]

What the heck was Jill doing with that banner dress? She’s Joe’s best cheerleader, she’s probably telling people to start the chanting of 4 more years 😂

[@FordTruck-ik1cw]

How did you figure that one out. All orchestrated

[@terriseaton3049]

Better than Melania’s coat: “I Don’t Care, Do You”?

[@drjohnsonhungwell5115]

Mu mu mu mu mu mu umMu

[@rae1940_]

A LOT OF THE PEOPLE AT THAT RALLY ARE PAID TO BE THERE AND THE ONES THAT AREN'T MUST BE OUT OF THEIR MINDS!!!!

[@michaelsweenie-lane359]

LOL That would be at an Agolf Twittler rally

[@garysmith8455]

Proof on your claim ???? Thats how shit gets started, keep it up!

[@charxzz2581]

​@garysmith8455 so ur 1 of the 81 million reasons our country sucks right now. Fascinating

[@TrollTeam_6]

​@@garysmith8455 do you wear a mask while driving in a vehicle alone?

[@monicacooper814]

@@charxzz2581 No. You are.

[@SimonPhoenix-v5q]

Man, they must be holding up signs when to cheer and stuff like on Jerry Springer show.😊

[@queenofvermin]

I think the real conspiracy is all these no-pictures calling this speech into question, yet also treating the debate like its those that win presidency, its almost like you are media, instead of the people y'all blame

[@btlmail1969]

Why did they cut his mike?

[@Fedup122]

Excellent question

[@floracash]

Joe must be a master manifester ‘cause… wow. 😅

[@Carr-bs1cy]

hows he suddenly speaking more coherently! Jekly and Hide here and all he's doing now is reading from a teleprompter!! Maybe last night it was crookeds bed time lol🤣

[@trueknowledgeispower]

And that piped-in audience soundbyte,.....what a joke.

[@Huntinghogs]

He has a teleprompter. He can’t function off the cuff. Looks like a small crowd.

[@khansaeed9999]

They drugging the poor man to make him alert and oriented. It’s sad

[@Gary-x4s]

@@khansaeed9999 hey he signed he's one of them once you're in there's only one way out besides all they are is drug dealers often drug dealers do their own drugs

[@justalpha9138]

It is not about how you start, it is about how you finish. ONE NIGHT should NOT take away from Joe Biden and his administration's accomplishments! I am still supporting this man avidly!! Let's do our best to defeat Trump again! Not to win against Republicans, but to DEFEAT TRUMP and MAGA's fascist movement! THAT is what matters! >:)

[@KnotBott]

Joe joe joe joe goe goe goe goo goo goo goo go go go go go away go away go away

[@scottstewart-mm7co]

Notice he has to look to the crowd in back because that's the only crowd. That's what the camera points at

[@Fedup122]

Exactly

[@queenofvermin]

But he's looking around behind the camera?

[@scottstewart-mm7co]

@@queenofvermin if you're going to say something say something that makes sense

[@queenofvermin]

@@scottstewart-mm7co I think you just can't read? Here, pick one •Old man •Old criminal

[@themarechal255]

manipulation or negative influence is when you normalize or make people accept things that are inconsistent or not correct, in your own interest. I know that I'm not a young man : fact! you are old and the USA is not that old as a country to be led by a man who can't even walk by himself properly anymore we are not Europe with thems old king. I don't walk as easy as I used to : ok I don't speak as smoothly as I used to : great I don't debate as well as I used to : thanks in conclusion without legs, without a tongue and without cognitive relevance , this guy gonna led the country😩, I'M SORRY BUT THE USA IS NOT IN AGONY YET AND EVEN LESS DIRE STRAITS SO THANKS BUT NOOO THANKS This is all the more serious as it implies that if he were elected, the country, as has been the case for quite some time, would be governed by other people who have not been elected

[@derekhaderman6026]

What an absolute Joke!!!! T R U M P 2 0 2 4