This week has been very tough for the President of the United States, Joe Biden. Last Sunday, the President, confused and incoherent due to his busy schedule and jet lag on the Asian continent, had to be abruptly interrupted at night by his team. In the middle of a press conference, while Biden was answering questions from reporters, he began repeating himself like a broken recordThen they turn off the microphone and turn up the jazz music. A signal that the president understands and then leaves the stage.
Already in his country, Biden suffered a political and legal setback. On Tuesday, the speaker of Congress, the Republican, said Kevin McCarthyannounced the start of an investigation into the president over his son’s business dealings Hunter Biden with a view to possible impeachment proceedings.
But on Thursday his controversial son was also charged. The special prosecutor David Weiss accused the youngest Biden of three federal charges in connection with weapons possession (two felony counts of allegedly making false statements when purchasing a revolver and a third count of possessing a weapon while addicted to drugs).
Meanwhile, another one of his transgressions spread like wildfire on social media. The security team must help Biden as he becomes confused while leaving the Capitol, a building where he has worked for 40 years.
At Friday’s press conference, journalists asked the White House spokesman: Karine Jean Pierreabout his age and concerns in the United States. A reporter asks how Biden will convince next year that 80 is not too old for someone seeking re-election.
“80 is the new 40, haven’t you heard?” replies Jean-Pierre, who explains to the press that they ask him the same question once or twice a week. “I lost the overview”.
But the truth is that Biden’s age worries Americans and Democrats who want to win the 2024 election.
“In 2019 he received the same criticism, in 2020 he received the same criticism, in 2022 he received the same criticism and every time he defeats the critics and makes history,” the White House spokesman said.
After this terrible week for Biden, it’s no surprise that the octogenarian is taking a break over the weekend. However, these breaks angered Republicans.
“After a disastrous and embarrassing week, Biden leaves no questions unanswered and retreats to Delaware for a weekend getaway.” The president normally returns to his private residence in this US state every weekend when he has no international commitments. According to the Republican National Committee, Biden “spent 384 days — 39.4% of his presidency — on vacation.”