In recent public appearances, President Joe Biden has sparked renewed concerns about his cognitive abilities, leaving many questioning the state of his leadership. As some suggest, perhaps it would be better if he remained on vacation, as his actions when in front of the cameras seem to cause more harm than good. The situation has left many Americans frustrated, especially with Vice President Kamala Harris, who has not been forthcoming about Biden’s apparent struggles.
After making perplexing comments before and after a Situation Room meeting regarding the ongoing situation in Israel, Biden, accompanied by Harris, attended a campaign event in Pittsburgh with union members, told the Guardian. Every time Harris appears alongside him, it further underscores her involvement in his administration’s failures and raises questions about her awareness of his cognitive decline, which was once again evident during his speech.
During the event, Biden struggled to articulate himself, attempting to praise the U.S. as the “greatest manufacturing country” but stumbling over his words. His delivery was barely coherent as he loudly called out union members’ names and momentarily forgot that he was not a candidate, requiring a self-correction. His confusion extended to economic claims, contradicting his own administration’s statements about job recovery from the pandemic, exposing his inability to keep his facts straight.
One particularly jarring moment came when Biden mocked critics who had predicted he would tank the economy and drive up interest rates. “Um, Joe? Have you looked at the economy lately?” many critics would ask, pointing out that rising interest rates have made home purchases increasingly difficult for Americans, undermining his attempt at humor.
Biden also told a bizarre and out-of-place story about his great-grandfather being accused of being a “Molly Maguire,” a group he described as murderers. He jokingly expressed disappointment in the accusation, leaving the audience bewildered.
Throughout Biden’s rambling speech, Harris’s expression appeared increasingly strained, as if she was inwardly cringing at each misstep. When Biden claimed that nominating Harris was the “best decision” he ever made, it seemed to highlight just how questionable his decision-making has been.
However, the most offensive remark came when Biden asserted that Harris possessed the “backbone of a ramrod” and the “moral compass of a saint”. This was a deeply insulting comparison for many, given Harris’s controversial rise to power and her track record of embracing radical policies and untruths. As an alleged Catholic, Biden’s comment was particularly egregious, leading critics to ask how someone with a truly saintly moral compass could align herself so closely with his administration.
As Biden continues to make public appearances, the concerns about his cognitive state grow louder, and the scrutiny on Harris’s role in his administration intensifies.