The former president clearly has a screw loose. This latest interview further proves that.
And Joe Biden fell flat on his face during a surprise appearance on The View.
Biden Faces Questions on Mental Sharpness in Post-Presidency Interview
In a recent appearance on ABC’s “The View,” former President Joe Biden confronted pointed questions about his cognitive health during his final year in office. The discussion, sparked by host Alyssa Farah Griffin, referenced credible accounts from Democratic insiders and journalists who reported a significant decline in Biden’s mental acuity, which ultimately contributed to his exclusion from the 2024 presidential ticket.
“Since you left office, there have been a number of books that have come out — deeply sourced from Democratic sources — that claim in your final year, there was a dramatic decline in your cognitive abilities,” Griffin said. “What is your response to these allegations and are these sources wrong?”
Biden, unwavering, dismissed the claims. “They are wrong, there’s nothing to sustain that,” he asserted. Yet, in a moment of irony, his response faltered as he attempted to recount the challenges he faced early in his presidency. His words trailed off, leaving the question largely unaddressed.
“We were also in a situation where we found ourselves unable to deal without a lot of just basic issues, and uh, which I won’t go into. It’s an interesting time,” Biden said softly, his voice barely carrying.
Moments later, he contradicted himself, adding, “And so, we went to work and we got it done,” before cutting himself short, apologizing for talking “too long.” Former First Lady Jill Biden swiftly interjected, redirecting the conversation.
Jill Biden defended her husband’s work ethic, emphasizing his tireless dedication. “The people who wrote those books were not in the White House with us. And they didn’t see how hard Joe worked every single day,” she said.
Recalling their time in the White House, she painted a vivid picture of Biden’s relentless schedule: “He’d get up, he’d put in a full day and then at night I’d be in bed reading my book and he was still on the phone reading his briefings, working with staff.” She concluded with a firm endorsement, stating, “I think he was a great president,” to enthusiastic applause. “If you look at things today, give me Joe Biden any time.”
Former Pres. Biden responds to reports questioning his cognitive abilities while in office, saying on #TheView, "They are wrong."
— The View (@TheView) May 8, 2025
"The people who wrote those books were not in the White House with us," former first lady Jill Biden added. "If you look at things today, give me Joe… pic.twitter.com/JndjhBmDMf
The exchange on “The View” reignited public debate over Biden’s mental fitness during his presidency, a topic that has lingered since his departure from office. Critics argue that the accounts from Democratic insiders, detailed in several books, paint a troubling picture of a leader struggling to maintain focus and clarity in his final months.
A Pattern of Concealment
Beyond the interview, a more troubling narrative has emerged: allegations that Biden and his administration actively concealed his cognitive decline from the American public. Reports from credible sources, including former aides and White House staff, suggest that Biden’s team went to great lengths to manage his public appearances, limiting unscripted moments and carefully curating his schedule to mask any signs of weakness. This orchestrated effort, critics argue, deprived voters of transparency about their leader’s capacity to govern.
Rather than address concerns about Biden’s mental acuity openly, the administration doubled down, projecting an image of vigor and competence. Public events were tightly controlled, with Biden often relying on teleprompters and pre-approved talking points.
Off-the-cuff interactions with the press became rare. This deliberate strategy was likely designed to shield Biden from scrutiny while maintaining Democratic unity ahead of the 2024 election.
The fallout from this deception has been profound. Trust in political institutions, already fragile, has eroded further as Americans grapple with the revelation that their president’s condition may have been hidden for political gain.
The decision to prioritize optics over honesty has drawn sharp criticism, with many arguing that it undermined the democratic process. Voters, they contend, deserved to know the truth about their leader’s health, particularly as the nation faced pressing challenges at home and abroad.
As Biden navigates his post-presidency, the controversy over his cognitive health and the administration’s efforts to obscure it will likely define much of his legacy. While his defenders point to his decades of service and so-called legislative achievements, the questions raised by those closest to him cast a long shadow.
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