EAST HAMPTON, New York - President Joe Biden embarked on a series of fund-raising events across two states on June 29, as he works to stamp out a crisis of confidence in his re-election campaign following a feeble debate performance that dismayed his fellow Democrats.

The events are being held as many nervous Democratic donors are lamenting Mr Biden’s weak showing against Republican rival Donald Trump on June 27 and wondering what, if anything, they could do to change the course of the race, according to interviews with more than a dozen Democratic fund-raisers.

Mr Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visited the upscale New York beach enclave known as the Hamptons for a campaign fund-raiser hosted by hedge-fund billionaire Barry Rosentein. Later in the day, he will travel to New Jersey for a fund-raiser hosted by wealthy New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, a Democrat.

“I understand the concern about the debate. I didn’t have a great night,” Mr Biden told the room of about 100 supporters gathered in the Hamptons.

“The point is I didn’t have a great night, but neither did Trump.”

He added, “I promise you we’re going to win this election.”

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