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Why Biden's age and competency has dominated media coverage since the debate

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July 09, 2024

President Joe Biden (R) and Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump participate in the CNN Presidential Debate on June 27, 2024. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Media coverage of former President Donald Trump's falsehoods and bluster has been overwhelmed by speculation about whether President Biden will stay in the race.

NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik discusses why it matters.

This segment aired on July 9, 2024.

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