President Joe Biden has faced intense scrutiny regarding his mental and physical state throughout his term. Many have speculated about his capability to serve another term when he is already the oldest sitting president in U.S. history at 81. Especially after his debate performance against former President Donald Trump, there have been increased doubts about Biden’s ability to fulfill the duties of the commander-in-chief.
During a recent public appearance at what appears to be a grocery store, social media users pointed out more concerning behavior from Biden. RNC Research, an X account run by the Republican National Committee and Team Trump, shared the footage where they suggested Biden was in a diminished cognitive state. “Lights on, nobody’s home. Actually, the lights aren’t even on,” the caption read.
In the clip, Biden is among a group interacting with what appears to be a store manager discussing his business. As the man is speaking, Biden seems to be dazed and confused, with a concerning expression. The president’s body language seemingly resembles the presidential debate against Trump, which has been a significant topic of discussion.
In recent weeks, many Democrats have descended into a panic as they have lost faith in Biden serving as the party’s candidate against Donald Trump in November. Even before the recent assassination attempt, which only emboldened Trump’s base of support, many liberal voters were skeptical that Biden could be elected for another term.
However, amid the calls for him to step aside in light of his questionable electability and fitness to serve, Biden has remained defiant, maintaining that he will say in the race. Subsequently, many have posited that Biden’s family may be responsible for encouraging him to stay in office when the sensible action would be to step down.
The American Tribune previously reported on comments from Trump 2024 national press secretary Karoline Leavitt who suggested First Lady Jill Biden should be held accountable for “elder abuse” given Biden’s apparent elderly state. “And I think the media, it’s time for them to finally step up after they’ve been complicit in this cover-up by the Democrat Party over the last four years and ask really tough questions of Jill Biden and of the Biden family about what they know about our president’s state,” Leavitt said.
The press secretary continued, “Clearly, Jill Biden obviously knows her husband better than anyone else in this country, in this world, and she too continues to lie to the American people. It really is shameful. She’s been engaging in elder abuse, and she should be held accountable for that.” Other prominent figures, such as hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman, have also weighed in.
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“I no longer blame @POTUS Biden for not stepping aside. He no longer has the mental acuity to make important judgments about himself. It is becoming increasingly clear however that the fault lies with
@FLOTUS Jill Biden. FL Jill Biden becomes irrelevant the moment her husband is no longer president. No more Air Force One. No more glamorous life. No more White House dinners for dignitaries. No more being treated like a queen when traveling the world,” Ackman stated.
Watch the Biden incident below:
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