Staff Reports
Comedian Jon Stewart took aim at President Joe Biden’s recent stumble at the G7 summit, humorously suggesting that Biden appeared lost in a trance, possibly fixated on paranormal entities or invisible paratroopers. On a recent episode of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, Stewart showcased the now-viral moment where Biden wandered off alone, only to be gently guided back by Italy’s Giorgia Meloni.
Trump can't seem to land a shot at Biden's age without tripping over his own dick. – @JonStewart pic.twitter.com/t9H5wlFScj
— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) June 18, 2024
Stewart quipped that Biden’s behavior seemed as though he was “staring at what can only be considered ghosts or out-of-frame paratroopers,” adding a touch of mockery to the situation. The comedian then playfully compared Trump’s slip-ups to Biden’s, highlighting a moment when Trump mistakenly referred to Rep. Ronny Jackson as “Ronny Johnson.”
Everyone freaking out about that Biden clip at G7.
I found the full video. The longer clip, in context, is even more horrifying. pic.twitter.com/obFINP7RNE
— Viva Frei (@thevivafrei) June 13, 2024
Interestingly, The Daily Show did not feature footage from a separate event at Biden’s Hollywood fundraiser, where former President Barack Obama had to assist Biden in exiting the stage. This incident further fueled speculation regarding Biden’s mental acuity, with Democrats and their media allies facing increasing pressure to address concerns about the President’s cognitive abilities as his approval ratings hit new lows just months before the upcoming election.
That’s a wrap on record-setting Democratic fundraiser for Joe Biden’s reelection campaign (netting $28M). Former President Barack Obama and President Joe Biden offer final waves to Peacock Theater crowd as Obama then grabs Biden’s hand to lead him offstage following 40-minute… pic.twitter.com/xbE2jf3jdz
— Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) June 16, 2024
Despite their authenticity, Biden’s spokeswoman, Karine Jean-Pierre, attempted to dismiss the viral clips of Biden’s episodes as “cheap fake” videos. The attempts to downplay these incidents only serve to underscore the growing unease surrounding Biden’s leadership. As the public closely scrutinizes each of Biden’s missteps, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the issue of his cognitive faculties will continue to be a focal point in the political discourse leading up to the election.
