Joe Biden Gives First Interview Since Debate, Says He Had a 'Bad Episode' & Blames Performance on Being Sick

President Joe Biden is speaking out in his first interview since his lackluster performance in the presidential debate against Republican candidate Donald Trump.

The 81-year-old POTUS sat down with ABC News‘ George Stephanopoulos for an interview that aired on Friday (July 5).

Stephanopoulos asked Biden if his debate performance was a “bad episode” or “the sign of a more serious condition.”

Biden responded, “It’s a bad episode… no indication of any serious condition. I was exhausted.