'It’s just my brain': Biden tells Dems of new bed time to rally campaign support
President Joe Biden told Democratic governors Wednesday that he has a brand new bed time, according to breaking new reports.
The president said in a White House meeting he'll stop scheduling events after 8 p.m. to allow more time for sleep, three sources told CNN.
The New York Times was first to report the 81-year-old's response to concerns about his age after a disastrous debate against former President Donald Trump, convicted this year on criminal charges.
Biden assured 20 state leaders he felt confident about his ability to defeat Trump and govern for four more years, according to the reports.
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The president said he told his staff he just needs more sleep, multiple sources told the Times.
"He repeatedly referenced pushing too hard and not listening to his team about his schedule, and said he needed to work fewer hours and avoid events after 8 p.m.," a source told the Times.
Biden reportedly reportedly quipped to Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii, a physician, “It’s just my brain.”
Sources told CNN they were left frustrated by Biden's response.
"Some of the participants have been rankled by the statement of loyalty and enthusiasm from them distributed by the Biden campaign on Thursday," CNN reports.
The White House and the Biden campaign did not reply to CNN's request for comment.