White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby announced that Joe Biden will hold a press conference later this week. The event is being referred to as a ‘big boy press conference.’
John Kirby just said Biden will have a ‘big boy press conference’ this week..
This administration is a JOKE. pic.twitter.com/QtCcKgRFVq [1]
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) July 8, 2024 [2]
Kirby wasn’t the only one to use the ‘Big Boy’ press conference terminology. Karine Jean Pierre also uses the same phrase. Watch:
These people really sat down in a room together at the White House and said to themselves “you know what would really revamp the image of our dementia ridden boss? Telling the world that he’s giving a ‘big boy press conference.'” pic.twitter.com/liieFRVDCH [3]
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) July 8, 2024 [4]
The phrase appears to have stemmed from a White House press briefing last week. According to the White House transcript [5], the phrase was used several times, which you can read here [6], here [7], and here [8].
The announcement has elicited varied reactions on social media, with some users criticizing the terminology used and questioning the president’s ability to effectively handle such a press conference.
Pretty pathetic to have to call it a BIG BOY press conference.
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) July 8, 2024 [9]
Wow! They don’t even try to hide that he’s treated like a child anymore! pic.twitter.com/25RH70SX3j [10]
— josette caruso (@josettecaruso) July 8, 2024 [11]
John Kirby just said Biden will have a ‘big boy press conference’ between the hours of 11am and 3pm at a time to be determined this week when Biden is proven most likely to be awake and functioning barring any cold, jet-lag or non-prewritten questions for review/approval.
— PO𝕏 🇺🇸 (@PoliticsOnX) July 8, 2024 [12]