CNN’s Jake Tapper grills KJP on Biden’s age, subjects her to intense questioning for 5 minutes.
CNN’s Jake Tapper Corners KJP on Biden’s Age, Subjects Her to 5 Minutes of Brutal Questioning
CNN host Jake Tapper didn’t let White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre off the hook when she tried to address concerns about President Joe Biden’s age and fitness for office. Tapper cited an Associated Press/NORC poll that found 77 percent of American voters, including 69 percent of Democrats, believe Biden is too old to be president.
Jean-Pierre’s initial response was to highlight Biden’s wisdom and experience as a senator, vice president, and now president. She emphasized his ability to deliver and pass historic legislation that will impact Americans for generations to come.
However, the reality is that things have changed under Biden’s administration. The inflation rate reached a 40-year high last year, and government spending, even after the pandemic, is at record levels. The multi-trillion dollar deficit spending is contributing to high prices for basic necessities like food and gasoline.
Tapper pressed Jean-Pierre further, pointing out that concerns about Biden’s age have been raised since he announced his candidacy in 2019. Jean-Pierre defended Biden’s ability to connect with the American people and deliver on important issues.
But Tapper wasn’t satisfied with the talking points. He challenged Jean-Pierre on Biden’s age and stamina, highlighting that Americans see an aging politician who has been in politics for decades. Jean-Pierre mentioned Biden’s recent trip to Kiev as evidence of his stamina, but Tapper reminded her that age is a factor that cannot be ignored.
Throughout the interview, Tapper held Jean-Pierre accountable and didn’t let her deflect from the age issue. It was a refreshing change to see a CNN host challenge a Democratic press secretary. Biden is already the oldest president in history, surpassing Ronald Reagan, and if he were to serve two terms, he would be 86 years old.
Presidents in their 50s and 60s have been the norm throughout American history, and Biden’s age is a legitimate concern for many Americans. Tapper’s questioning shed light on this issue and forced Jean-Pierre to dance around it without providing a satisfactory answer.
It’s clear that Biden’s age is a topic that cannot be ignored, and even Democrats and leftist media personalities like Tapper are starting to acknowledge it. The American people deserve transparency and a thorough examination of their leaders, regardless of political affiliation.
Source: The Western Journal
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