2024 election updates: Manchin the latest to call on Biden to end reelection bid

Asked if he is going to take a cognitive test before the election amid questions about his mental fitness in the wake of the debate, Biden said that if his doctor told him he needed to, he would.

Biden said he has taken three "significant" neurological exams during his presidency, most recently in February.

"They say I am in good shape," he said, reiterating that he is tested "every single day" on his neurological capacity in his job.

The president added, "No matter what I did, not everyone is going to be satisfied."

Biden said he is going to make the case to the American people that there are things his administration needs to finish, and the dangers posed by a Trump presidency.

"Do you think our democracy is under siege based on this [Supreme] Court? Do you think democracy is under siege based on Project 2025? Do you think he means what he says when he says he is going to do away with the civil service and eliminate the Department Education?"

"I mean, we've never been here before ... I've gotta finish this job because there's so much at stake," he said.

Biden addressed his administration's response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and reiterated that he wants a cease-fire and ultimately a two-state solution.

The president touted his multiple talks with the Israeli government and Arab leaders but acknowledged that more work needs to be done.

"I have been disappointed that some of the things that I have put forward have not succeeded, like the port in Cyprus. I was hoping that would be more successful," he said.

Biden reiterated that he has pushed Israeli leaders not to make the same mistake America did in its hunt for Osama bin Laden and occupy a territory.

"Don't think that's what you should be doing. We will help you find the bad guys," he said.

A reporter noted Biden made a statement during his 2020 campaign that he wanted to be a "bridge" candidate to help usher in a younger generation of Democratic leaders.

"I wanted to know --what changed?" she asked.

"What changed was the gravity of the situation I inherited, in terms of the economy, our foreign policy and domestic division," Biden responded.

"What I realized was my long time in the Senate equipped me to have the wisdom to how to deal with Congress and get things done," he continued. "We got more major legislation passed that no one thought would happen and I want to get that finished."