Staff Reports
The White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, is at it again, trying to maintain credibility while the Biden administration faces growing concerns over President Joe Biden’s health following his recent debate with former President Donald Trump. It’s clear the Biden team is scrambling, especially after a Parkinson’s disease specialist was spotted making multiple trips to the White House. Jean-Pierre, ever the defender, insists she’s committed to providing the best information possible. Sure, if by “best” she means a heaping helping of obfuscation.
In a desperate attempt to patch up the hole they’ve dug themselves into, the White House did what Democrats do best: circulate a letter. This came from Biden’s physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, who specified that Dr. Kevin Cannard, the neurologist, is indeed Biden’s brain specialist. But fret not, Cannard wasn’t there for the president. Oh no, he was just, you know, hanging out. Because that’s what neurologists do—random visits to the Executive Mansion for some leisurely time.
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Jean-Pierre, whose job description must include artful dodging, was quick to downplay the continuous quizzing about Biden’s health. When reminded this was the second slip-up in a week, she interrupted assertively, claiming everything she mentioned at the podium matched the letter’s content. It’s adorable how she thinks continually repeating the same lines actually works.
As questions piled on about Biden’s embarrassments—like mistaking the late Rep. Jackie Walorski for a living person and missing a crucial G7 leaders’ event—Jean-Pierre remained defiant. She characterized the current time as “unprecedented” but assured everyone that Biden is “ready” and “on fire.” On fire indeed, but perhaps in a dumpster fire sort of way. Jean-Pierre continued her fantasy narrative, suggesting that Biden is eager to engage with the press and prove he has “more work to do.”
Jean-Pierre even began her Tuesday briefing with an apology for its delay, conveniently blaming Biden’s need to discuss Hurricane Beryl. The implication being that, unlike the usual, this time he really, really needed to talk to her. But who buys that when just the previous day she frustrated reporters by refusing to discuss Cannard’s visits, despite his appearances on public visitor logs? Security reasons, she says. More like “Don’t ask, don’t tell” at the White House.
Let’s not forget last week’s fiasco, when Jean-Pierre had to walk back her statement that Biden had a checkup following the debate. According to her, it was merely a “verbal check-in.” That’s believable, unless you consider she initially denied either had taken place. It’s a wonder how Jean-Pierre keeps a straight face through all of this, while even Democratic leaders start clamoring for fresh blood before the November elections against Trump.
So, as the White House puts out more PR fires than a firehouse on the Fourth of July, one must wonder: Is this the best they can do, or are they just warming up for the real circus to come?
