Academy Award-winning actress and activist Jane Fonda has come to the defense of President Biden's mental sharpness, stating that he is "just fine." Fonda, who has a long history of political activism, also discussed her support for Vice President Kamala Harris' bid for the presidency, her views on patriarchy, and the importance of women's anger.
In a recent CNN appearance, Academy Award-winning actress and activist Jane Fonda defended President Biden's mental acuity, stating that he is "just fine." The 86-year-old Fonda, who has been involved in political activism for decades, also shared her views on Vice President Kamala Harris' bid for the presidency, her thoughts on patriarchy, and the importance of women's anger.
Fonda, who has been a vocal supporter of Biden in the past, said that she believes the president is mentally sharp and capable of handling the demands of the presidency.
Jane Fonda Defends Biden's Mental Acuity, Advocates for Democracy and Women's Rights
"I think he's just fine," Fonda said. "I think he's a very smart man. I think he's a very experienced man. I think he's a very compassionate man. And I think he's a very good man."
Fonda also expressed her support for Harris' bid for the presidency in 2024.
Jane Fonda Defends Biden's Mental Acuity, Advocates for Democracy and Women's Rights
"I think she's a great candidate," Fonda said. "I think she's got all the qualities that we need in a president. She's smart, she's experienced, she's compassionate, and she's a good person."
When asked about her thoughts on patriarchy, Fonda said that the opposite of patriarchy is democracy.
Jane Fonda Defends Biden's Mental Acuity, Advocates for Democracy and Women's Rights
"I think patriarchy is a system of power that is based on the domination of women by men," Fonda said. "And I think that democracy is a system of power that is based on the equal participation of all people. So, I think the opposite of patriarchy is democracy."
Fonda also spoke about the importance of women's anger.
"I think women are angry," Fonda said. "And I think that's good. We have a lot to be angry about. We still don't even have the ERA in our Constitution. We are one of the few countries where women are not in the nation's constitution. Hopefully, that is going to change soon. Our body integrity, our body agency, is being taken from us. We have every reason to be angry."
Fonda, who rose to prominence as an actress in the 20th century before embracing activism, said that she is proud of her trip to Vietnam in 1972, even though it became a scandal when she posed with an anti-aircraft gun.
"I am proud I went to Vietnam when I did," Fonda said. "I am so sorry that I was thoughtless enough to sit down on that gun at that time and the message that that sends to the guys who were there and their families – it's just horrible for me to think of that."
Fonda's comments come as Biden faces questions about his age and mental fitness for office. Some critics have argued that Biden is too old to be president, while others have raised concerns about his mental sharpness. However, Fonda's defense of Biden is likely to give his supporters a boost of confidence.
