The Biden family has rallied behind President Joe Biden following a poor debate performance against Donald Trump, with Hunter Biden actively participating in White House meetings and urging his father to continue his re-election campaign. Democratic donors have given Biden a two-week grace period to improve in the polls, while privately, some senior Democrats, including Barack Obama, have expressed doubts about his chances of winning. Historian Doug Brinkley has suggested that Biden step aside for Vice President Kamala Harris to energize the Democratic base. Meanwhile, Biden's family criticized his top aides for inadequate debate preparation and resolved to address concerns about his age and cognitive abilities head-on in future communications.