A new book, '2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America,' reveals that Ron Klain, former chief of staff to President Joe Biden, exclaimed 'We’re f---ed' backstage during Biden's 'disastrous' June 2024 debate performance. The book details concerns among Biden's aides about his cognitive decline and his performance, with Klain expressing frustration over Biden's post-debate plans and his perceived lack of urgency. Despite internal doubts, Klain publicly defended Biden against calls for his withdrawal.
New book reveals what top ex-Biden aide was thinking during disastrous debate
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A new book, '2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America,' reveals that Ron Klain, former chief of staff to President Joe Biden, exclaimed 'We’re f---ed' backstage during Biden's 'disastrous' June 2024 debate performance. The book details concerns among Biden's aides about his cognitive decline and his performance, with Klain expressing frustration over Biden's post-debate plans and his perceived lack of urgency. Despite internal doubts, Klain publicly defended Biden against calls for his withdrawal.
Trending- 1 June 2024: President Joe Biden's debate performance.
- 2 June 30, 2024: Ron Klain reshared an X post defending Biden.
- 3 July 4, 2024: Ron Klain responded to NYT report about pressure campaign against Biden.
- 4 Tuesday (July 8, 2025): New book '2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America' released.
- The debate performance led to internal panic and calls for Biden to withdraw, as detailed in the book.
- It contributed to the narrative of Biden's cognitive decline and his eventual loss of the White House (as per the book's title).
What: A new book revealed former Biden aide Ron Klain's private reaction ('We’re f---ed') to President Joe Biden's 'disastrous' debate performance in June 2024.
When: The book was released Tuesday (July 8, 2025). The debate occurred in June 2024. Klain's public defense was on June 30 and July 4, 2024.
Where: Backstage at the debate (Atlanta, implied by 'Atlanta' mention in prep), Camp David.
Why: To provide an inside look at the Biden campaign's reaction to the debate and the internal concerns about the president's performance and strategy.
How: Through revelations in the new book '2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America,' based on reporting by its authors.