The incumbent president faces challenges convincing voters he deserves a second term. We explore what they are.

A similar episode regarding the challenges facing former president Trump's re-election bid will be published at a later date.

This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

This episode was edited by Erica Morrison. It was produced by Jeongyoon Han and Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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