During a recent White House Press briefing, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre responded to inquiries regarding President Joe Biden’s energy levels. A light-hearted exchange among reporters sparked some controversy, and a frank discussion about the president’s stamina ensued. Biden’s recent debate performance against former President Donald Trump, which was impacted by his fatigue from extensive travel, fueled this discussion.
Exchange at the White House Press Briefing
The briefing took an amusing turn when a reporter invited Biden to address questions personally, prompting another reporter to quip if he would be awake enough to do so. This jest was considered inappropriate by fellow reporters and Jean-Pierre.
Concerns over Biden’s Stamina
Biden recently admitted feeling tired during his debate with Trump, even stating that he nearly fell asleep on stage. His exhaustion was linked to his busy schedule which included European travels. As a result of this fatigue, his team shortened his debate preparation time by two days.
Biden’s Debate Preparation and Performance
According to The New York Times, Biden needed rest after back-to-back trips to Europe, leading his team to cut short his debate preparations. Despite starting daily duties early in the day after morning exercise routines, he acknowledged being exhausted during the debate due to extensive travel.
White House Response on President’s Health
Addressing concerns about the president’s health following a hoarse voice during the briefing, Jean Pierre clarified that Biden had a cold. She highlighted that anyone can relate to not performing their best while unwell but appreciated that he took ownership of his performance despite feeling unwell.
Public Concern over Biden’s Health
Several instances have raised public concern about Biden’s health, including a momentary freeze during an early Juneteenth celebration and difficulty recalling the name of his homeland security secretary at an immigration event. Despite these incidents, White House officials continue to assert that Biden is in good health.
Changes in Biden’s Public Engagements
There has been a noticeable change in Biden’s demeanor compared to his early days in office, which Trump criticized. As he has aged, the White House has subtly reduced his direct interactions with the press, though he continues to occasionally address some questions.
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