Elizabeth Frantz, Reuters
- The schedule didn't start before 11 a.m. and included an afternoon lie-down, sources told the NYT.
- Debate prep was cut short by 2 days, as the president was tired after a hectic travel week.
- The White House insists that Biden is healthy, despite reports of more frequent mental lapses.
For President Biden, debate prep was not a strict 9-to-5 job. In the six days leading up to Thursday's damaging performance, Biden never began his preparations before 11 a.m. and always had time for an afternoon nap, sources told the New York Times.