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Should Karine Jean-Pierre Be Held Accountable for Downplaying Concerns About Biden’s Mental Fitness?
Should Karine Jean-Pierre Be Held Accountable for Downplaying Concerns About Biden’s Mental Fitness?
Here’s The Scoop
In a recent interview, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was left flustered when North Carolina radio host Mark Garrison asked if President Biden has “dementia.” Jean-Pierre called the question “incredibly insulting” before hastily ending the call.
As Biden, 81, traveled to a healthcare-focused event in North Carolina with Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Vice President Kamala Harris, Jean-Pierre was confronted with the question of Biden’s cognitive abilities. The WBT Charlotte host asked, “Does the president have dementia?”
Jean-Pierre couldn’t believe the question, exclaiming, “That is an incredibly offensive question to ask.”
When Garrison pointed out that people do ask it, Jean-Pierre attempted to shut down the conversation, saying, “Mark, you’re taking us down this rabbit hole.”
Despite Jean-Pierre’s blustery denial, Biden himself jokingly acknowledged his age during a public event in Raleigh, stating he was “only 40 years old, times two, plus one.”
Garrison continued the interview by asking about gas and grocery prices in North Carolina and how Biden plans to win votes when people have less disposable income.
Jean-Pierre defended Biden’s record, claiming he understands the struggles of middle-class families and has taken action on gas prices and lowering the costs of essential groceries.
However, Jean-Pierre quickly ended the interview, wishing Garrison an “amazing, amazing day.” It’s unclear if any questions were cut from the tape before the seemingly abrupt end.
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David Steiner
March 28, 2024 at 7:27 pm
how about larger print in our votes that you are pursuing ! Terrible management! Fix it or you will continue to loose your much wanted numbers.
Mike Diggs
March 29, 2024 at 7:07 pm
She’s not directly responsible, she’s doing her best to cover it up per her job. But if she has morals she’d admit he’s addled and step down
Donno
March 29, 2024 at 8:56 pm
KJP is not qualified for this job of press secretary so this is exactly what this admistration needs, someone who can tell whoppers with a straight face and not feel guilty. We all know Bidens mental acuity is sadly lacking, but he won’t be around long, hopefully, so we just have to hang in there a few more months and it will all be over.
Jerry C.
March 30, 2024 at 3:11 am
The Press Secretary’s JOB is to mislead the public, obfuscate the facts, further the President’s agenda, and cover-up his mistakes. I’d say she’s doing her job as well as can be expected.
Raymond
April 4, 2024 at 1:04 pm
Biden Has Not Been running the Country Since 2020. Obama and Hillary Are.