The president has gone out of the public eye. The Democrats want nothing more than to put him away for good.
And Biden came out of hiding to prove he’s completely insane.
President Biden once again raised eyebrows on Thursday, appearing visibly confused during his only public event of the week.
At 81, Biden has faced mounting criticism about his mental fitness, and this latest episode only adds fuel to the fire.
After ending his campaign for a second term on July 21, following a rebellion from fellow Democrats over concerns about his cognitive abilities, Biden has continued to insist that he is capable of leading the nation. Yet, his increasingly sparse schedule tells a different story.
During a White House celebration honoring the Texas Rangers’ World Series win, Biden wrapped up the event by accepting a personalized jersey and cowboy boots from the team.
But instead of confidently concluding the event, Biden seemed lost, asking, “All right, what am I doing now?”
A military aide had to step in to collect the gifts, with Biden awkwardly joking, “Are you stealing my jersey?” Even after hosting numerous events in the East Room before, the president seemed disoriented, standing aimlessly and gesturing in confusion as he awaited instructions.
It wasn’t until an emcee prompted the audience to remain seated as Biden departed that he finally made his exit, attempting to inject some energy into the moment with a mock-jogging motion.
After greeting two young children, Biden gave a military-style salute to the Dallas-Fort Worth team, but the moment did little to quell the growing concerns about his ability to serve as commander-in-chief.
Calls for Biden to resign have grown louder, even within his own party. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) didn’t mince words, stating,
“If Joe Biden is not fit to run for president, he is not fit to serve as president. He must resign the office immediately.” Similarly, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) voiced her doubts, saying, “Americans deserve to feel their president is fit enough to do the job.”
Adding to the skepticism, Biden had no public events scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.
On Thursday evening, he was slated to make a closed-door visit to his former campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, before retreating to his vacation home for a long weekend.
Biden’s exit as the Democratic nominee came after relentless pressure from party leaders, spurred by his disastrous June 27 debate against former President Donald Trump, where Biden’s confusion and indecipherable remarks, including his baffling claim that he “beat Medicare,” shocked viewers.
Vice President Kamala Harris has since taken over as the Democratic nominee, enjoying a surge in the polls.
However, her lead over Trump in the RealClearPolitics average has done little to satisfy critics, who point out that Harris has yet to face real scrutiny, having avoided interviews since her nomination. As the November election approaches, Republicans argue that this lack of transparency is allowing Harris an unearned “honeymoon” period.
Despite the growing unease, Biden’s aides remain adamant that he is still capable of leading the country.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has even claimed that Biden could serve a full second term, while his physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, continues to assert that Biden’s mental acuity is “excellent.”
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