Biden Aides Say President ‘Dependably Engaged’ for Only a Few Hours a Day

During the 90-minute debate on Thursday, Mr. Biden appeared to struggle with maintaining his train of thought.

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President Biden and first lady Jill Biden walk off stage after speaking at a campaign rally, Friday in North Carolina. AP/Evan Vucci

President Biden’s aides have provided insights into his daily routine, revealing that the president is most alert and engaged between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., but experiences periods of confusion outside those hours, according to a new report.

The revelation comes in the wake of Mr. Biden’s performance in Thursday’s presidential debate, which left many Democratic supporters concerned due to his rambling answers and apparent disorientation.

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