Biden set for rally and high-stakes TV interview as he seeks to prove competency NBC News Top Stories By: Sahil Kapur and Gabe Gutierrez and Tara Prindiville and Kelly O'Donnell 5 July 2024 at 10:12 President Joe Biden will sit Friday for his first televised interview since his disastrous debate performance last week, one that could be crucial in determining whether he can salvage his embattled candidacy.