Business Insider could not independently verify the comments.
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Others said that too many aides were involved in his weeklong preparations at Camp David, according to the report.
Biden and Trump went head-to-head in their first debate of the year on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET in Atlanta.
Commentators and politicians deemed the debate disastrous for Biden and questioned whether he was too old for another term as president.
During parts of the debate, Biden, 81, made confusing statements and appeared to forget what he was saying mid-sentence. For example, when asked about the national debt, Biden stumbled and said, “We finally beat Medicare.”
“I spent half my career being criticized for being the youngest person in politics. I was the second youngest person ever elected in the United States Senate — and now I’m the oldest,” Biden said when asked to address concerns about his age during the debate.
His aides’ comments seem to contradict Biden’s own argument that age shouldn’t be a factor in the presidential race.
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“You can’t lead with ancient ideas that only take us back,” he added.
He made a similar point during an interview with MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle in May.
“I have acquired a hell of a lot of wisdom and know more than the vast majority of people,” he said. “And I’m more experienced than anybody that’s ever run for the office. And I think I’ve proven myself to be honorable as well as also effective.”
Biden admitted he performed poorly, but downplayed its importance.
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“I know how to tell the truth. I know right from wrong. And I know how to do this job, I know how to get things done,” he added.
Representatives for the Biden campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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