MSNBC host Joy Reid has accused "rich, White" Democrats of feeding the media narrative that President Biden is unfit to serve, suggesting that they are motivated by fear of losing their own seats.
MSNBC host Joy Reid has unleashed a scorching attack on "rich, White" Democrats who have dared to criticize President Biden, accusing them of feeding into a false media narrative that he is too old and unfit to serve.
Reid's comments came in response to recent statements by Senate President pro tempore Patty Murray, D-Wash., who called on Biden to prove himself and demonstrate his ability to campaign effectively.
Joy Reid Blasts 'Rich, White' Democrats for Criticizing Biden
"These rich, White Democrats love to sit around and talk about how Biden is too old. They say they're worried about him, but they're really just worried about their own careers," Reid said on her show, "The ReidOut."
Reid suggested that these Democrats are afraid that Biden's declining popularity will hurt their chances of reelection. "They're the ones who are really unfit to serve, because they're putting their own interests ahead of the needs of the country," she said.
Joy Reid Blasts 'Rich, White' Democrats for Criticizing Biden
Murray's comments come as Biden faces increasing pressure from within his own party to step down. A growing number of Democrats have raised concerns about his mental and physical fitness, citing his recent debate performance and reports of his declining energy levels.
However, Reid dismissed these concerns as unfounded and part of a coordinated effort to undermine Biden's presidency. "They're trying to create a narrative that he's not up to the job, but they're the ones who are really failing the American people," she said.
Joy Reid Blasts 'Rich, White' Democrats for Criticizing Biden
Reid's defense of Biden echoes the tactics employed by some of his other supporters, who have accused critics of ageism and racism. They have also sought to downplay Biden's recent struggles, attributing them to a busy schedule or the effects of stress.
However, critics argue that Biden's declining abilities are undeniable and that it is irresponsible to ignore them. They point to his frequent gaffes, his difficulty in following a train of thought, and his apparent lack of energy as evidence that he is no longer capable of leading the country.
Joy Reid Blasts 'Rich, White' Democrats for Criticizing Biden
The debate over Biden's fitness is likely to continue as the presidential election approaches. Democrats will need to decide whether to stand behind a candidate who is increasingly seen as a liability, or whether to seek an alternative who can appeal to a broader electorate.
