Washington, DC, July 25, 2024 – US President Joe Biden visibly struggled to pronounce words while reading from a teleprompter in the Oval Office on Wednesday, raising renewed concerns about his health. During the address, Biden emphasized the need to “save democracy” by allowing Vice President Kamala Harris to run for the White House.
“Those who cherish that cause, cherish it so much. A cause of American democracy itself. We must unite to protect it,” Biden said, stressing, “Nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy.”
Social Media Reaction: Social media users on X noted that an ‘orange’ looking Biden struggled with his speech. Collin Rugg, a popular Conservative voice on X, criticized Biden, saying, “Biden said he had to ‘save democracy’ by letting his own party stage a coup on him.” Rugg quoted Biden’s mispronunciations during the speech, adding fuel to the skepticism about the President’s cognitive abilities.
One user commented, “He (Biden) is once again reading his lines and I still believe he has no idea what’s going on but doing what he is told.” Another critic likened Biden’s speech to someone being forced to read a statement from captors, underscoring the prevailing doubts about his awareness and autonomy.
Biden’s Decision to Endorse Harris: Amid mounting pressure from political elites and ordinary voters, Biden decided to withdraw from the presidential race. Isolating at his Rehoboth Beach, Delaware home with COVID-19, Biden posted a letter on X announcing his decision to leave the race, followed by an endorsement of Harris.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed the media on Wednesday, dismissing any notion of Biden resigning to allow Harris to run as an incumbent as “ridiculous.” She asserted that Biden had “no regrets” about staying in the race as long as he did or his eventual decision to quit, which she claimed was unrelated to his health.
Political Implications: The President’s struggle during the speech and subsequent withdrawal have sparked a mix of concern and criticism. Biden’s attempts to quell doubts through interviews and rallies have had limited success, and his endorsement of Harris has been met with varied reactions within the Democratic Party.
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