Biden Stumbles Through ‘Big Boy’ Press Conference

President Joe Biden struggled during his administration's self-styled “big boy” press conference on Thursday afternoon, intended to reassure his party after his disastrous debate performance against former President Donald Trump. The event, marred by numerous gaffes and false claims, did little to allay concerns about Biden’s cognitive fitness.

Biden arrived over an hour late and used the White House event to campaign against Trump, making numerous inaccuracies about his own record and Trump’s during his opening remarks. Critics have long accused his administration of staging public events to conceal his cognitive decline, a charge seemingly underscored by Biden's declaration that he would call on pre-screened reporters.

Key Points:

• Gaffe-Prone Appearance: Earlier, Biden mixed up Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a NATO event. During the press conference, he made a similar error, confusing Vice President Kamala Harris with Trump, stating, “I wouldn’t have picked Vice President Trump to be vice president did I think she’s not qualified to be president.”

• Press Conference Tensions: Biden's own cabinet members appeared visibly uncomfortable following his mistakes. When a reporter questioned Biden’s mental fitness and its impact on global perceptions, Biden snapped, insisting the conference was successful and dismissing concerns about his cognitive state.

• Contradictory Statements: Biden denied reports that he had told other Democrats about needing more rest and less work, only to later admit he needed to “pace” himself more and that his busy schedule was criticized by First Lady Jill Biden.

Biden’s claims of being strong on foreign policy were undermined by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Europe under his administration. Contrarily, Trump’s tenure saw no such wars. Despite this, Biden asserted his superiority in foreign policy matters.

He refused to commit to an independent neurological examination before the election, citing assurances from his doctors that he was in good health. This follows a statement from Dr. Tom Pitts, a Democrat and quadruple board-certified neurologist, who told NBC News that Biden “definitely has” Parkinson’s disease.

In a surprising admission at the end of the press conference, Biden suggested he would be fine if his delegates at the Democratic National Convention voted for someone else to be the party’s nominee. This statement only fuels the uncertainty surrounding his re-election bid.

Biden’s performance raises further doubts about his ability to lead, with critics pointing to these continued gaffes as evidence of his declining mental acuity. As the 2024 elections approach, the pressure mounts for the Democratic Party to address these concerns head-on.

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