text:  as he prepares for this debate against Trump on Thursday. It isn't unusual for a president to take some time off as the time grows near for a debate. Presidents get rusty during their time in office, and Biden is not used to being challenged on policy decisions or opinions. I don't even know if Biden has any policy decisions or opinions at this particular moment in time. Other people are calling the shots in that White House. I've got no doubt about that. But nonetheless, this is what she writes. He stays cocooned.