We need the media to stop pretending like this guy knows what he’s doing. I’m convinced he doesn’t even know what day of the week it is and has no business being a receipt checker at Wal-Mart, much less the leader of the free world.
First Lady Jill Biden was seen ushering President Joe Biden off stage Saturday night at the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner, after Biden appeared confused and disoriented during his short speech. The incident was the latest in a string of worrying missteps from the aging president, raising concerns from both his staff and the public.
Media outlets reported that a pro-Palestine protester tried to interrupt the President during the dinner, shouting “Let Gaza live! Ceasefire now!” However, Biden couldn’t hear them and simply responded “Thank you for whatever you’re saying. I can’t hear you.” It was only after the First Lady came to his aid that the President was ushered off stage.
Friday’s incident came just one day after a near-fall from the President at a Philadelphia event, and follows further falls in March and June, putting Biden’s age continually in the spotlight. Campaign staff have since declared they are “terrified” of a bad fall from the then 80-year-old, and yet despite this, First Lady Jill Biden said it would be “ridiculous” to give mental acuity tests to a Presidential candidate over the age of 75.
But with Biden’s presidency now in full swing, it’s unclear whether he’ll try to seek re-election in the 2023 race. Just prior to the announcement of his re-election campaign the First Lady gave mixed messages as to what his plans were for the future, initially saying “It’s Joe’s decision” before later adding “if he wants to do something else, we’re there too.”
Jill Biden's new job is making sure Joe doesn't get lost leaving the stage.
It's very clear from their body language… and her giving him instructions that that's why they sent her out there. pic.twitter.com/4kfSZBzpVP
— Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) October 15, 2023
As the debate over Joe Biden’s age continues, so too does the concern that President Biden is showing signs of decline. Despite the fact that he presides over a highly advanced and well-funded campaign, the frequency of incidents such as these paint a worrying picture of the President’s health as he begins the long road to 2023.