Its been nearly a week sinceJoe Bidens disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump.

Biden may need some reassuring himself.

The White House immediately denied theTimesstory, with spokesperson Andrew Bates writing on X that it is absolutely false.

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 1: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to the media following the Supreme Court’s ruling on charges against former President Donald Trump that he sought to subvert the 2020 election, at the White House on July 1, 2024 in Washington, DC. The highest court ruled 6-3 that presidents have some level of immunity from prosecution when operating within their “constitutional authority,” but do not have absolute immunity.  (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Joe Biden speaks to the media at the White House on July 1, 2024 in Washington, D.C.Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

That claim is absolutely false.

He sees the moment.

Hes clear-eyed, an ally told the data pipe.

The reports came after the Biden campaign sent out an all-staff memo touting positive polling for the president.

The vibes are really bad.

People feel demoralized, one administration officialtoldPoliticolast week.

Im in this race to the end and were going to win.

Im in this race to the end and were going to win.