Staff Reports
Fox News reporter Peter Doocy grilled White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on reports suggesting President Joe Biden may only operate at full mental capacity during specific hours of the day. Doocy referenced Biden’s comments to Democrat governors about his cognitive health, including jokes about his brain function and the timing of his mental sharpness before 8:00 p.m.
Amidst concerns raised by White House aides about Biden’s engagement levels within a limited time frame, Doocy pressed Jean-Pierre on who would be contacted in the event of a late-night emergency, such as a nuclear threat at 11:00 p.m. Doocy provocatively suggested reaching out to the First Lady, raising questions about her role in high-stakes decision-making scenarios.
.@pdoocy to KJP: "Are you guys just not, since February, testing President Biden for Parkinson's or dementia, because if he gets a bad result, it's all over that day?" @DailyCaller pic.twitter.com/qRdUqEIHmD
— Nicole Silverio (@NicoleMSilverio) July 9, 2024
Jean-Pierre defended Biden, emphasizing that he is kept informed by a capable team regarding critical matters affecting the nation. Doocy further questioned the involvement of the First Lady in key discussions, citing remarks from Rep. Kevin McCarthy about Jill Biden’s presence during past meetings within the Oval Office.
The exchange underscores growing apprehensions within Democratic circles about Biden’s fitness to lead, with escalating calls for him to step down from the presidency. Despite mounting pressure, Biden remains steadfast in his determination to continue in office, dismissing suggestions of his potential withdrawal from the upcoming presidential race.
