Staff ReportsThe New York Times has taken a deep dive into a political scene reminiscent of a Shakespearean tragedy, attempting to paint President Biden as a sorrowful, weary old figure as he prepares to leave office. Meanwhile, in reality, he resembles a frail marionette more than a commander in chief. In an undercover video revelation, National Security Council advisor Henry Appel expressed a sentiment that rings all too true, questioning Biden’s ability to function effectively by describing him in a rather colorful manner as “like, dead. Not literally.” This descriptor somehow feels fitting, especially considering the impending possibility of Kamala Harris stepping into those big shoes—who could blame conservatives for hoping that’s not the case?
Despite the Times’ efforts to elicit sympathy, all they really achieve is to reinforce what many Americans have been feeling for quite some time: Biden’s administration represents a series of unfortunate events. The article, aptly titled “A Weary Biden Heads for the Exit,” sounds more like a farewell eulogy than a reflection on a presidency’s accomplishments. Biden’s time in the White House has been a far cry from the hopeful message of earlier administrations, and a growing number of citizens seem to realize that preserving the fragile state of the nation has far less to do with the sitting president than with prayer and good fortune.
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Amusingly, the Times’ recounting of a president who is supposedly still engaged in critical conversations about America’s future belies the reality of a leader who is increasingly absent from the public discourse and national conversation—especially about his nemesis, Donald Trump. The Times gave a nod to the president’s sincerity when Biden welcomed Trump to the White House as he prepared for a transition of power; the question that begs clarification is whether that “sincerity” was just Biden’s version of a polite façade for the cameras.
The Times presents Biden’s state as akin to that of a wise sage, lamenting his age while propping up a narrative that strengthens his legacy. Yet, while they draw attention to Biden “maintaining a light schedule” and making it through trips with noticeable fragility, the situation paints an image of a leader outsmarted by his own age rather than one who is sharp and in control. The disconnect between media portrayal and reality is evident, especially when Biden appears unable to handle basic physical tasks without their context being spun into a scheduling conflict.
Shouldering the burden of advancing his legacy, the Times credited Biden with the economy’s status and urged everyone to admire the economic ship he’s allegedly steering into calmer waters—despite his own assertions that Trump belonged behind bars for non-existent crimes. Yet, as Biden shuffles off the stage, the reality is that the average American likely believes those years were filled with more inflation and strife than accolades. To borrow from the Times itself, it’s hard to imagine most Americans looking back on Biden’s presidency with fondness, especially when political memory is still fresh and those steep stairs he avoids represent not just a literal challenge, but a metaphorical one for the nation.
So, as Biden inches toward his inevitable exit, one thing becomes clear: that lengthy ode couldn’t be more misplaced. Conservatives can only hope that those “ungrateful successors” learn from the fallacies of an administration that treated freedom like a personal affront, leading not only to a legacy of heartache but also a ripe opportunity to forge a different path.
