CNN host pushes back on Thompson's defense of Biden debate performance 

CNN anchor Jake Tapper on Tuesday rebuked Rep. Bennie Thompson's (D-Miss.) defense of President Biden's poor debate performance, arguing it was more than "just a bad debate."

When Tapper asked how concerned he was about Biden's standing in the wake of his disastrous debate showing, Thompson replied, "Well, just like all of us who have committed to making sure that Donald Trump is not put back in the White House, we want the best foot forward."

"I would still lead with President Biden.