Biden Posts Video Instead Of Interview
Super Bowl LVIII concluded last night, with the Kansas City Chiefs taking home the championship title after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22. This historic win marks the first time in 20 years that a team has won back-to-back Super Bowls. While millions of viewers tuned in to watch the game, one notable absence was that of President Joe Biden, who turned down a chance to be interviewed by CBS, one of the few networks that he still has a favorable opinion of.
Many saw this as a missed opportunity for the President to reach the largest television audience of the year and make his case for re-election. However, sources close to the White House revealed that the decision to pass on the media hit was directly related to concerns about Biden’s memory issues. The President’s aides reportedly do not trust him to handle a live interview without potentially stumbling or making mistakes that could harm his image.
This lack of trust in Biden’s ability to handle media appearances has only been further bolstered by the recent release of a report filed by Special Counsel Robert Hur. The report details Biden’s mishandling of classified information and notes that during Biden’s interview with Hur, his memory was noticeably impaired. This issue was a contributing factor in the decision not to prosecute Biden, as it was believed that his advanced age and potential decline in cognitive abilities could make him an unreliable witness on the stand.
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— Biden-Harris HQ (@BidenHQ) February 12, 2024
One way the Biden administration attempted to divert attention from this report was by releasing a video addressing the issue of “shrinkflation” – the phenomenon of companies reducing the size of their products while keeping the same price. In the video, Biden’s team attempted to shift the blame onto companies and urge them to stop this practice. However, many were quick to point out that it was Biden’s inflationary spending policies that ultimately led to this issue, and the video was viewed by some as a desperate attempt to distract from the real problem at hand.
This push to deflect from Biden’s memory issues and shift blame onto other factors is a clear indication that the President’s team is aware of the concerns surrounding his mental fitness. Their decision to turn down a high-profile interview opportunity is further evidence of this lack of trust in his abilities. However, the Super Bowl interview could have been a potential chance for Biden to play down questions about his memory and potentially even neutralize them. It was a missed opportunity that has only added fuel to the fire of speculation about his mental state.
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— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) February 11, 2024
As Biden’s presidency continues, his mental fitness will likely remain a hot topic of discussion, especially with the recent release of the Hur report. The public will be closely watching his every move and media appearance for any signs of cognitive decline. And with the 2024 election on the horizon, his opponents will undoubtedly use this as a point of attack. Biden’s team will continue to defend and deflect, but ultimately, it will be up to the American people to decide if his mental fitness is a legitimate concern for his role as President.
In the meantime, the Kansas City Chiefs celebrate their well-deserved victory, and the country continues to buzz with excitement and analysis of last night’s game. But amidst all the Super Bowl hype and celebrations, one question remains – would a Super Bowl interview have been the perfect opportunity for Biden to prove his mental fitness to the American people?
Unfortunately, we will never know, as the President’s team chose to err on the side of caution and keep him out of the spotlight. However, as Biden’s term progresses, the issue of his memory and cognitive abilities will undoubtedly continue to be a hot topic and a potential factor in the upcoming election.