Biden makes his case ahead of an ABC News interview that could make or break his reelection campaign, with poll numbers suggesting his hopes teeter on the brink.

ABC will air Biden’s interview Friday as part of its primetime special at 8 p.m. ET; an advance clip will air during “World News Tonight with David Muir” beginning at 6:30 pm, an ABC official revealed to NBC News. Biden told campaign employees on a call Wednesday “No one’s pushing me out… and I won’t leave,” an NBC official confirmed to them. “I am in this race to the finish and we will win. ” When a reporter asked Biden on Friday whether he still thought Trump could be defeated, President Donald Trump replied with an emphatic yes before taking flight for Wisconsin on Air Force One. On Tuesday Harris told CBS News “Joe Biden is our nominee”. “We defeated President Trump once, and we will do it again — period. “White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre kept her cool while being peppered by reporters demanding answers about Joe Biden during their flight from DC to Madison. Jean-Pierre conceded to reporters’ questioning by noting Biden said it had had a poor debate performance while she held her line against further inquiries into Biden. But “90 minutes should not overshadow his three and a half [years as president]. She concluded by noting Biden remains strong, determined, and thinking as clearly as ever.” “Nonetheless, that solid front has done little to calm Trump’s opponents’ anxiety.” Biden had already struggled before the debate to improve his low approval ratings; some surveys indicated an edge for Donald Trump over Biden in key swing states that helped carry Biden to victory in 2020. Read more CNBC politics coverage As many voters have raised issues about Biden’s age and fitness for office, polls from major media outlets like The New York Times and Wall Street Journal showed Trump making ground against Biden. Please check back often as this information unfolds – updates may occur! This page may change over time so please keep an eye out.