In a recent press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced a barrage of questions from Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy regarding President Joe Biden’s recent claim that he spoke to a French president who passed away almost 30 years ago. The press secretary, however, refused to provide a clear answer, stating that she would not “go down that rabbit hole.”
During the briefing, a reporter asked Jean-Pierre to clarify Biden’s statement about speaking to the deceased French president. Instead of addressing the question directly, Jean-Pierre became agitated and said she would not entertain the question, causing a stir among the press corps.
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PETER DOOCY: How Biden is going to convince 3/4 of voters that his mental acuity is ok when he told a story about recently talking to a French president who died 1996?
KJP: I’m not even gonna go down that rabbit hole with you sir.
DOOCY: What is the rabbit hole?! 😂 pic.twitter.com/Itk8OXaFkB
— Te𝕏asLindsay™ (@TexasLindsay_) February 6, 2024
This incident comes at a time when the Biden administration is facing increased scrutiny over the president’s mental acuity. Critics argue that Biden’s recent gaffe is another example of his declining cognitive abilities, while supporters claim that it is simply a case of misremembering.
The White House has not issued an official statement on the matter, leaving the public and the press to speculate on the true nature of Biden’s claim.
WATCH: Joe Biden says he recently met with “Mitterand from Germany.”
Mitterand was the FRENCH President between 1981 and 1995.
He also died in 1996. pic.twitter.com/W0YPBDp69n
— Raheem. (@RaheemKassam) February 5, 2024
It is worth noting that this is not the first time Biden has made a public gaffe. In the past, he has been criticized for misspeaking or forgetting names and events. However, his supporters argue that these instances are normal for a person of his age and should not be taken as evidence of any cognitive decline.
As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the Biden administration will address the issue and whether it will have any impact on the president’s ability to govern effectively.
