Donald Trump harshly criticized President Joe Biden, predicting he would not seek re-election. He described Biden as "quitting the race" and suggested Kamala Harris would become the Democratic nominee, calling her "pathetic." The White House press secretary firmly denied rumors that President Biden is stepping down from his campaign, saying,
The Trump campaign predicted the collapse of the Democratic party after Biden's debate performance and mounting resignation calls, while the Biden-Harris campaign condemned a Trump video as a new low.