One crazy week: Biden debate fallout upends White House race

The US presidential race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump has been tumultuous due to Biden's poor performance in the first televised debate of the 2024 campaign. Biden appeared flustered and fatigued, while Trump presented his usual self-confidence and falsehoods. Despite this, some wealthy Democratic Party donors were unconvinced, demanding Biden produce concrete proof of his vitality through more unscripted public engagements.