Staff Reports
Fresh off his hard-hitting sit-down with President Biden, ABC News's George Stephanopoulos found himself candid when TMZ caught him on the street and pressed him on the President’s health. Stephanopoulos, usually tight-lipped about such matters, couldn’t contain his concerns, warning that America would be in deep trouble if Biden were to serve another term. This unscripted moment, where the anchor suggested Biden might not be up for another round, sent shockwaves through the political landscape.
After Stephanopoulos’s off-the-cuff remarks, the ABC anchor backpedalled, expressing regret for sharing his personal opinions on Biden’s fitness for office. This slip-up, indicating a possible lack of confidence in Biden’s abilities, starkly contrasts the narrative the Democrats are trying to maintain – that Biden is the best bet to beat Trump in the next election. However, recent polls showing Biden trailing in key swing states and his refusal to take a cognitive fitness test have raised doubts even among prominent Democrats.
BREAKING: ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos caught on video saying he doesn't think Biden can serve another 4 years after his interview.
Stephanopoulos was intercepted in midtown Manhattan in footage released by TMZ.
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Despite the growing unrest within Democratic circles, there seems to be a reluctance to challenge Biden’s candidacy. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, along with top Democrats like Nancy Pelosi and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have affirmed their support for Biden, even in the face of mounting concerns about his mental and physical capacity to serve as President. In response to Stephanopoulos’s probing questions, Biden has remained defiant, asserting that he is fit for the job and daring any challengers within his party to step forward.
The unfolding drama surrounding Biden’s candidacy, from Stephanopoulos’s unexpected remarks to Biden’s own combative responses, underscores the uncertainty and division within the Democratic party. As the pressure mounts and doubts about Biden’s capabilities linger, it remains to be seen how this will impact his reelection prospects and the future of the Democratic party as a whole.
