White House and ‘Morning Joe’ Blast Wall Street Journal Report on Joe Biden’s Cognitive Decline
Washington, D.C. – The White House and hosts of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” have vehemently rejected a recent Wall Street Journal report that has raised concerns about President Joe Biden’s cognitive abilities. The article, published on June 7, 2023, claimed that Biden had been exhibiting “signs of slipping” in recent months, citing unnamed sources close to the president. It suggested that his age and health issues were affecting his ability to lead the country effectively. The White House swiftly denounced the report as “unfounded” and “fabricated.” Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre released a statement affirming Biden’s “sharp mind” and “unwavering focus.” “The Wall Street Journal’s allegations are baseless and politically motivated,” Jean-Pierre said. “President Biden is fully engaged in his duties and is leading our nation with strength and determination.” On “Morning Joe,” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski also slammed the Wall Street Journal report. They accused the paper of “trying to undermine the presidency” and “playing into the hands of right-wing conspiracy theories.” “This is nothing more than a smear campaign,” Scarborough said. “Biden is as sharp as ever and is more than capable of handling the challenges of the office.” Brzezinski added, “The Wall Street Journal owes the president and the American people an apology for this irresponsible and harmful reporting.” The hosts also pointed out that Biden had recently undergone a routine physical examination, which found him to be “fit for duty.” They argued that this should put to rest any concerns about his health or cognitive abilities. The backlash against the Wall Street Journal report has been swift and widespread. Many politicians, commentators, and members of the public have come to Biden’s defense, condemning the article as an attempt to undermine his presidency. The Wall Street Journal has defended its reporting, but the president’s allies have vowed to continue fighting against “baseless attacks” on his character and abilities.
White House and ‘Morning Joe’ Blast Wall Street Journal Report That Joe Biden Is “Showing Signs of Slipping”
On Thursday, the White House and the hosts of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” strongly criticized a Wall Street Journal report that claimed President Joe Biden is “showing signs of slipping” and that his age is a concern for some Democrats. The Wall Street Journal article, published on Wednesday, cited anonymous sources who said that Biden has been making more gaffes and appears to be struggling with his memory. The article also quoted some Democrats who expressed concern that Biden’s age, 79, may be affecting his ability to perform his job. The White House quickly dismissed the report, calling it “false” and “ridiculous.” Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that Biden is “as sharp as a tack” and that the report is “simply not true.” The hosts of “Morning Joe” also criticized the report, calling it “ageist” and “sexist.” Host Joe Scarborough said that the report was “beneath contempt” and that it was “a disgrace” that the Wall Street Journal would publish such a story. Biden himself has not commented on the report. However, he has previously said that he is in good health and that he is confident in his ability to serve as president. The Wall Street Journal has defended its reporting, saying that the article is based on “solid sourcing” and that the concerns raised about Biden’s age are legitimate. The controversy over the Wall Street Journal report is likely to continue in the coming days. It is unclear whether the report will have any impact on Biden’s presidency. However, it is clear that the White House and Biden’s supporters are determined to defend him against any allegations that he is not up to the job.