Only if the "Lord Almighty" Tells Him

Published: Sat, 07/06/24

Updated: Mon, 07/08/24

Joe Biden, in an interview with George Stephanopoulos, acknowledged last week's debate was a "bad episode" but pushed back strongly against broader questions about his age and mental fitness.Insert Preheader


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Only if the "Lord Almighty" Tells Him

ABC News

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