President Joe Biden addresses mounting criticism and concerns about his age on “Morning Joe”

President Joe Biden is pushing back against mounting criticism from members of his own party by making more “off-the-cuff,” unscripted engagements. In a call to MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” on Monday, Biden defiantly declared that he wasn’t going anywhere and dismissed calls for him to step down as coming from the “elite.”

During the call, Biden offered a confusing response to a question about his letter to Hill Democrats calling for unity, criticizing former President Donald Trump for being on the golf course after the debate. Biden emphasized that he has been actively traveling across the country while Trump has been out of the public eye.

Addressing concerns about his performance, Biden stated that the average Democrat still supports him as the nominee and that he has not lost to Trump. He also defended his response to a question about how he would feel if Trump won in January, saying that as long as he gave it his all, he would be satisfied.

When asked about reassuring voters regarding his debate performance, Biden pointed to his career and stated that he has not had many off nights. The president’s call to “Morning Joe” highlights his determination to address criticism and reaffirm his commitment to leading the country.