Biden blames CNN debate performance on jet lag: ‘I came back and nearly fell asleep on stage’

President Joe Biden has said jet lag was to blame for his poor debate performance (Evan Vucci/AP)

Steve Holland

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday acknowledged his performance during last Thursday's presidential debate wasn't his best, but blamed it on jet lag after two overseas trips earlier in June.

Biden has faced mounting questions about his 2024 re-election bid after last week's shaky debate performance, with one House of Representatives fellow Democrat on Tuesday publicly calling on him to withdraw from the race.