Joe Biden’s family tells him to stay in the presidential race and keep fighting

After a poor debate performance, Biden spent Sunday sequestered with first lady Jill Biden, his children and his grandchildren

President Joe Biden, left, talks on the phone as he walks to board Air Force One (Evan Vucci/AP)

US President Joe Biden’s family used a gathering at Camp David to urge him to stay in the race and keep fighting, despite his dreadful debate performance, and some members criticised how his staff prepared him for it, according to people familiar with the discussions.

Mr Biden spent Sunday sequestered with first lady Jill Biden, his children and his grandchildren.