A question raised by a reporter to the White House press secretary revolved around whether President Biden exhibits a different level of energy and vigor behind the scenes, not readily visible to the American public.
This inquiry gained traction after a report from special counsel Robert Hur suggested that Biden’s mental state was deteriorating, albeit without recommending prosecution in his classified documents case.
Press Secretary Jean-Pierre responded by highlighting President Biden’s recent travels to various states, including Wisconsin, Michigan, California, and Nevada, where he engaged with small businesses and citizens, often taking questions from the press.
REPORTER: Is Biden different in private than he is in public? Because we certainly aren't seeing this "vigor" you keep talking about…
KARINE JEAN-PIERRE: "He took some questions that you all had and he tends to answer them in a lightweight, a funny way, and he's sharp with his… pic.twitter.com/bse8sA6vPE
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Jean-Pierre emphasized her personal experiences, asserting that Biden remains sharp, engaged, and proactive in seeking information.
Her defense coincided with Hur’s report, which cited Biden’s significantly limited memory, suggesting that he might present himself sympathetically to a jury due to his age and memory issues. The report noted instances where Biden forgot details about his tenure as vice president and even the timing of his son Beau’s death.
Biden, in response to the report, vehemently defended the integrity of his memory, disputing claims that it was impaired and expressing outrage at insinuations regarding his recollection of personal tragedies.
