Staff Reports
In a recent revelation by New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd, the struggles of White House correspondent Peter Baker to hear President Joe Biden have come to light. According to Dowd, Baker has resorted to using translation headsets, even when standing just 20 feet away from Biden, due to the President’s slurred speech and mumbling. This development is quite telling about the current state of the Biden administration.
It’s no secret that effective communication is key for any elected official, but it seems President Biden is failing miserably in that department. Not only has Biden never been known as a great orator, but the recent difficulties in understanding him raise serious concerns about who is really in charge at the White House. If even reporters like Baker are struggling to hear and comprehend Biden, it’s not a stretch to imagine that his own inner circle is facing similar challenges.
An American New York Times reporter now requires translator technology to decipher what the president is saying IN ENGLISH. pic.twitter.com/x0f8gEXfO5
— Eddie Scarry (@eScarry) July 8, 2024
The fact that a prominent journalist like Peter Baker, who is far from a MAGA supporter, is resorting to translation headsets to understand the President speaks volumes about Biden’s communication skills. It’s a troubling sign when the leader of the free world is not being clearly understood by those whose job it is to cover him. This revelation only adds to the mounting reasons why many believe Biden should never have entered the presidential race in the first place.
One party has a candidate who is really old and showing it. The other has a candidate who is a convicted felon, adjudicated sexual abuser, business fraudster and self-described aspiring dictator for a day. And also really old. One party wants to replace its candidate. The other…
— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) July 5, 2024
The situation highlighted by Dowd’s column raises questions about the transparency and effectiveness of the Biden administration. If reporters are struggling to hear and grasp what the President is saying, it paints a concerning picture of the current state of affairs in the White House. This revelation underscores the importance of strong and coherent leadership, something that appears to be sorely lacking in the Biden presidency.
