How Biden is getting ready for his high-stakes debate with former President Trump

By Asma Khalid

Published June 23, 2024 at 8:07 AM EDT

President Biden is getting ready for his high-stakes debate, which comes on the heels of two international trips and a trial for his son. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on June 20.)

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Asma Khalid is a White House correspondent for NPR. She also co-hosts The NPR Politics Podcast.

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