President Joe Biden recently gave an interview to radio host Howard Stern. Here are the key points this article will cover:
- Biden made claims that fact-checkers say were inaccurate or untrue
- He spoke about getting racy photos from women and fantasized about fighting Trump
- Some feel Biden’s mental state makes him unfit to debate or take tough questions
- The White House may be trying to hide Biden’s difficulties walking and moving
Do Biden’s controversial comments and perceived struggles raise concerns about his leadership? Read on to learn more.
Biden’s Questionable Claims
In the interview, Biden told a story about being arrested years ago for trying to stop a protest against a Black family moving into a segregated neighborhood. However, fact-checkers say there is no evidence this event actually occurred.
Biden also claimed that as a Senator, women would send him “very salacious pictures” that he gave to the Secret Service. But he did not have Secret Service protection as a Senator, casting doubt on this story’s truthfulness.
Imagining a Physical Fight With Trump
At one point, Biden spoke in an aggressive tone about former President Trump, saying Trump was the type of “meathead” guy he would confront physically back in his neighborhood days. Biden stated: “Trump makes fun of me…he’s the kind of guy we would go head-to-head.”
While Biden said he was willing to debate Trump, some of his allies reportedly feel the President may not be mentally capable of that level of back-and-forth questioning.
Struggles With Movement and Speech
The interview featured multiple moments where Biden stumbled over words or made confusing statements, raising more concerns about his mental fitness for office. For example, he mistakenly referred to the Jan 6th Capitol riots as happening on “June 6th” before correcting himself.
There are also reports that Biden’s staff now surround him when he walks short distances, like from Marine One to the White House. This may be an attempt to draw less attention to Biden’s halting and stiff movements at age 81.
Video clips have captured Biden struggling with stairs, appearing disoriented after speeches, and making baffling comments seemingly out of context. His official transcripts have also shown pauses edited out at times.
Conclusion
While Biden gave a casual, wide-ranging interview on topics like his personal life and Trump, his words and behavior raised eyebrows. Inaccurate statements, offensive remarks, and apparent difficulties with motor skills or mental acuity have led to more scrutiny over Biden’s leadership capabilities.
The White House seems aware of concerns, taking steps to limit Biden’s exposure during movements and using staffers for guidance during speeches and Q&As. But will these accommodations be enough? Or will Biden’s perceived struggles continue fueling doubts over his fitness for office going forward?
