A former aide from Joe Biden's 2020 campaign expressed feelings of being 'deceived' upon discovering that his team was aware of his fatigue and lack of engagement during the preparations for a debate held in June.

Ashley Allison voiced her concerns after an excerpt from a forthcoming book unveiled that Ron Klain, the former White House chief of staff, characterized Biden as 'tired, confused, and disengaged' in the lead-up to the debate.

The book indicates that Klain was 'shocked' by Biden's weariness and remarked that he appeared 'out of it.' This particular debate raised doubts among some observers regarding Biden's fitness for office.

Allison's remarks came as a reaction to the excerpt, which has ignited broader conversations about Biden's abilities during the debate preparation process.

Supporters of Biden, such as Ana Navarro, have suggested that while his team knew of his exhaustion, they allowed him to go through with the debate anyway.

Navarro mentioned that she had a conversation with Klain, who argued that his comments were misrepresented.

The issue has also been addressed by Republican strategist Shermichael Singleton, who labeled it a 'cover-up.' The debate performance controversy has reignited discussions about Biden's choice to seek reelection, with some critics arguing he should not have made that decision.