Once again, we see President Joe Biden’s energy and alertness come under fire at Wednesday’s White House Press briefing. In a display of sheer audacity, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was left to field probing questions about the President’s vitality. The situation took a hilarious turn when a reporter’s remark on Biden’s wakefulness stirred up a storm among the press corps.
The press briefing took an interesting twist when one brave reporter dared to invite Biden to step up and respond to questions personally.
Adding fuel to the fire, another reporter cheekily quipped, “if he’s awake!” This humorous jab was met with disapproval by other reporters and Jean-Pierre who deemed it “inappropriate.”
This incident follows closely behind Biden’s lackluster debate performance against the former President Donald Trump last week. His feeble showing reignited debates about his stamina or lack thereof. During the debate, Biden, 81, confessed to feeling tired, even going as far as saying that he “almost fell asleep on stage.” His team attributed his fatigue to his rigorous schedule that included trips to Europe which forced them to cut down his debate preparation by two days.
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The New York Times reported that Biden was so exhausted from his European trips that his team had to cut his debate preparation by two days. He was given time for an afternoon nap each day during the six-day preparation process.
Andrew Bates, a White House spokesman, tried to salvage the situation by stating that Biden began his daily duties well before the scheduled 11 a.m. start, following his morning exercise routine. However, at a fundraiser later that evening, Biden candidly admitted his poor debate performance was due to exhaustion. “I wasn’t very smart,” he confessed. “I decided to travel around the world a couple of times, I don’t know how many time zones.” He further admitted, “I didn’t listen to my staff, and I came back and I fell asleep on the stage.”
Jean Pierre tried to explain away Biden’s hoarse voice and lack of energy on Wednesday by attributing it to a cold. However, we all know the truth – Biden’s age and lack of stamina are becoming increasingly evident.
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Biden’s public appearances have been a cause for concern for everyone. From freezing up at an early Juneteenth celebration to struggling to recall the name of his homeland security secretary at an immigration event on June 18, Biden’s shortcomings are becoming glaringly obvious. Despite these instances, White House officials continue to insist that Biden is in excellent health.
Meanwhile, Trump has rightly criticized Biden’s debate performance. As Biden has aged, the White House has subtly reduced his direct engagements with the press, though he still occasionally stops to address a few questions.
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