President Biden’s Fitness for Office Under Media Scrutiny and Public Concern

In the first interview with President Biden following his problematic debate against Donald Trump, George Stephanopoulos confronted the president with questions about his fitness for office. Biden’s attempts to project confidence seemed out of touch, particularly when he claimed he was “running the world.”

His statements came across as erratic, amplifying concerns about his current state and ability to serve another term.

Stephanopoulos’ questions primarily focused on Biden’s chances in the upcoming election, reflecting the media’s preoccupation with preventing another Trump administration. However, this focus overlooked a critical issue: whether Biden is currently capable of performing presidential duties and if he can sustain them for another four years.

This oversight highlights a broader tendency within the mainstream media to prioritize electoral outcomes over substantial evaluations of Biden’s competence.

The interview seemed like an unraveling of a long-standing media and political strategy to shield Biden’s declining condition from the public. This protective approach included dismissing reports and evidence of Biden’s cognitive decline, as exemplified by special counsel Robert Hur’s report and numerous instances of Biden appearing confused in public.

Although some media portrayals were manipulated, many were not, and it became increasingly clear, even to Democrats, that Biden’s age and health were significant concerns.

Despite these concerns, the White House and media allies have consistently downplayed or denied Biden’s decline, labeling damaging reports as disinformation. This collective effort to obscure the truth turned Biden’s condition into an “open secret” within political and media circles. The debate, however, made it impossible to ignore, confirming public suspicions and exposing the extent of the administration’s efforts to conceal Biden’s impairment.

The debate and subsequent revelations have intensified scrutiny of Biden’s health, though comprehensive details remain elusive.

The White House’s recent admission of regular health check-ins for Biden only adds to the confusion and suggests ongoing attempts to manage the narrative.

Ultimately, the media and Democratic insiders’ decision to hide Biden’s condition was driven by partisan motives rather than ethical considerations, and their continued defense of his capabilities, until they were exposed, underscores this political calculation.