Joe Biden appeals to donors as concerns persist over debate performance

In the aftermath of Thursday night’s debate, Mr Biden showed more vigour in speeches in North Carolina and New York on Friday

President Joe Biden even faced calls to quit the race (AP)

US President Joe Biden is looking to recapture his mojo and reassure donors that he is fully up to the challenge of beating Donald Trump.

The 81-year-old’s troubling performance at the first presidential debate rattled many Democrats, who see Mr Trump as an existential threat to US democracy after the January 6 2021 insurrection.