President Biden's hesitant response to a question about whether he had watched his debate performance has sparked speculation about his cognitive abilities.
President Biden's uncertain recollection of whether he watched his debate performance against former President Donald Trump has raised concerns about his cognitive abilities. During an interview with ABC News, anchor George Stephanopoulos pressed Biden on whether he had understood how poorly he had performed in the debate, to which Biden replied, "I don't think I did, no."
This exchange quickly went viral, with many commentators expressing concern over Biden's mental acuity. CNN contributor Scott Jennings remarked that Biden "looks terrible and sounds terrible," while journalist Josh Barro wrote that Biden "still looked bad and sounded confused" in the excerpt aired by ABC.
President Biden's Uncertain Memory of Debate Performance Raises Concerns
New York Post columnist Miranda Devine questioned how Biden could know how he was perceived by voters if he had not watched the debate himself, while CBS News reporter Kathryn Watson wondered, "If Biden hasn't seen the debate himself, how can he know exactly what other Dems and voters are seeing?"
FOX 11 LA anchor Elex Michaelson observed, "It was pretty memorable for those who watched," while progressive personality Emma Vigeland exclaimed, "Oh boy." Washington Post columnist Marc Thiessen expressed astonishment, asking, "He doesn't know???"
President Biden's Uncertain Memory of Debate Performance Raises Concerns
Biden has maintained that his performance in the debate was merely a "bad episode" or a "bad night," but the widespread criticism has led to calls for him to withdraw from the presidential race.
A report published in "The Atlantic" declared that Biden "must resign" from office following his debate performance, while both Biden and the White House have repeatedly insisted that he remains committed to the race.
President Biden's Uncertain Memory of Debate Performance Raises Concerns
However, the White House has also denied reports that Biden told a key ally that he was considering stepping aside.
Some supporters of Biden have dismissed concerns about his cognitive abilities, arguing that he is simply a "gaffe-prone" politician. However, others have expressed concern that his apparent lapses in memory and judgment could pose a risk to the country if he were to be elected president.
The debate about Biden's cognitive abilities is likely to continue in the coming weeks and months, as voters weigh the implications of his performance in the debate and other public appearances.
