Joe Biden reportedly [1] found himself in hot water during a recent Zoom call with moderate Democrats, raising concerns about his ability to lead effectively.
The 81-year-old commander-in-chief faced criticism for his cognitive lapses and dismissive attitude towards key issues during the call, which took place just before the assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life.
Reports indicate that Biden struggled to maintain coherent thoughts, often losing his train of thought and resorting to vague responses that left participants unimpressed. According to sources, the call was described as “even worse than the debate,” with one caller stating, “I lost a ton of respect for him.”
“Right before the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a group of moderate Hill Democrats held a “tense” Zoom call with the White House to express their concern about Biden’s ability to win—and their ability to win, should he tank and take them down with him. “The call was even worse than the debate,” one of the participants told me. “He was rambling; he’d start an answer then lose his train of thought, then would just say ‘whatever.’ He really couldn’t complete an answer. I lost a ton of respect for him.”” – Puck News
Despite facing mounting concerns about his 2024 re-election campaign following his debate performance, Biden appeared unprepared to address criticisms and failed to articulate a clear campaign strategy.
The situation escalated when Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) questioned Biden about national security, leading to a tense exchange between the two.
In a combative response, Biden challenged Crow’s views on national security and boasted about his record, stating, “Name me a foreign leader who thinks I’m not the most effective leader in the world on foreign policy.” Joe Biden’s comments left some Democrats taken aback as he invoked his son’s military service while defending his foreign policy decisions.
Yo, @jaketapper [2], Biden was caught on a Zoom call with House Democrats mocking a combat veteran’s service. He was also so unhinged that multiple participants said it was “worse than the debate.”
This gonna make your show today? pic.twitter.com/GS2Cxzu7ct [3]
— Bonchie (@bonchieredstate) July 17, 2024 [4]
The Zoom call came to an abrupt end just before 5 p.m., with Biden citing the need to attend church [5].
However, the fallout was overshadowed by the assassination attempt an hour later. Sources suggested that the attack derailed potential backlash from Democrats, preventing them from publicly criticizing Biden.
While the Biden campaign denied allegations of rambling behavior during the call, critics remain skeptical of Joe Biden’s ability to lead effectively. As the commander-in-chief faces mounting challenges, questions about his cognitive sharpness continue to linger.