Former Obama adviser says Biden is 'dangerously out-of-touch' with concerns of Americans

David Axelrod

Former Obama adviser David Axelrod says President Biden is “dangerously out-of-touch” with the concerns Americans have when it comes to his capacities as president and his standing in the race.

ABC News aired a taped interview between host George Stephanopoulos and Biden on Friday night, during which time the president boasted about his accomplishments as president.

For example, the president said during his presidency, he put NATO together, shut Putin down, helped Ukraine, and most recently, created 200,000 jobs.

“The president is rightfully proud of his record,” Axelrod posted on X, after the interview. “But he is dangerously out-of-touch with the concerns people have about his [capacities] moving forward and his standing in this race. Four years ago, at this time, he was 10 points ahead of Trump. Today, he is six points behind.”

During the interview, Stephanopoulos asked Biden about two polls conducted by the New York Times and NBC, both of which put the president nearly six points behind the popular vote.

“Just when you look at the reality, though, Mr. President, I mean, you won the popular vote in 2020, but it was still deadly close in the Electoral College,” Stephanopoulos said.

“By 7 million votes,” Biden responded.

“Yes, but you’re behind now in the popular vote,” Stephanopoulos told Biden.

“I don’t buy that,” the President said.

Stephanopoulos then asked Biden if it is worth the risk remaining in the race.

“I don’t think anybody is more qualified to be President, or win this race than me,” he said.