On July 4 local time, US President Biden expressed his determination to continue to participate in the US presidential election when hosting an event at the White House. Biden told thousands of active duty military personnel and their families at the event that the election is imminent, and he "will not go anywhere" and will continue to participate in the general election. On the evening of June 27 local time, the first televised debate of the US 2024 presidential election participated by US Democratic incumbent President Biden and Republican former President Trump was held in Atlanta. Biden's poor performance in the debate caused anxiety among Democrats, and many people called for another candidate.