White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre struck a firm note with journalists on Tuesday following a tense briefing on Monday. While defending her remarks, she also raised further inquiries about President Joe Biden. Addressing claims of lack of transparency regarding Biden's health and the need for subsequent clarifications from the White House, Jean-Pierre mirrored the president's assertive approach in countering calls from Democrats for him to withdraw from the 2024 race. "I have a different perspective. I have a different perspective," she responded when probed on the matter.
Jean-Pierre's refusal to confirm how President Biden would manage a hypothetical nuclear threat occurring post-8 pm only fueled more speculation. This was in response to Fox News’ Peter Doocy bringing up Biden’s admission of scaling back evening events for additional rest, querying whether the First Lady would assume responsibility in such critical situations. Jean-Pierre emphasized that the National Security Council is tasked with briefing the president on urgent matters, downplaying insinuations from former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy about the First Lady's undue influence during pivotal meetings.
Jean-Pierre categorically stated that decision-making rests solely with President Biden, underscoring his unchallenged authority in authorizing U.S. nuclear actions as mandated by American legislation. She also dismissed inquiries about Hunter Biden’s presence at official White House meetings as unfounded, attributing it to the familial bond during the Fourth of July celebrations rather than any professional involvement.
Attempting to mend fences with the press after Monday's tumultuous interaction, where queries about the 81-year-old president's wellness overshadowed proceedings, Jean-Pierre confirmed Biden's thorough examination by a neurologist thrice but remained tight-lipped on visits from a Parkinson's disease specialist to the White House citing privacy concerns. This reticence stirred an uproar among even typically subdued reporters demanding transparency.
On Tuesday, she denied any attempts by the White House to conceal details about the president’s health status. Pointing to an exhaustive medical report available on whitehouse.gov as evidence of openness, she encouraged scrutiny of this document for insights into Biden’s health regimen which includes regular verbal check-ins with Dr. O’Connor during exercise sessions.
This episode unfolds amid efforts by the White House to navigate through fallout from Biden’s less-than-stellar debate showing, striving for a course correction in public perception and media relations amidst escalating scrutiny over presidential competence and transparency.
Peter Doocy is a hero: “If the special counsel says President Biden’s got significant limitations on his memory, then who is helping him run the country?”
— Kambree (@KamVTV) February 9, 2024
White House Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre: “The president of the United States runs the country.”
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Jean-Pierre's refusal to confirm how President Biden would manage a hypothetical nuclear threat occurring post-8 pm only fueled more speculation. This was in response to Fox News’ Peter Doocy bringing up Biden’s admission of scaling back evening events for additional rest, querying whether the First Lady would assume responsibility in such critical situations. Jean-Pierre emphasized that the National Security Council is tasked with briefing the president on urgent matters, downplaying insinuations from former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy about the First Lady's undue influence during pivotal meetings.
Jean-Pierre categorically stated that decision-making rests solely with President Biden, underscoring his unchallenged authority in authorizing U.S. nuclear actions as mandated by American legislation. She also dismissed inquiries about Hunter Biden’s presence at official White House meetings as unfounded, attributing it to the familial bond during the Fourth of July celebrations rather than any professional involvement.
Attempting to mend fences with the press after Monday's tumultuous interaction, where queries about the 81-year-old president's wellness overshadowed proceedings, Jean-Pierre confirmed Biden's thorough examination by a neurologist thrice but remained tight-lipped on visits from a Parkinson's disease specialist to the White House citing privacy concerns. This reticence stirred an uproar among even typically subdued reporters demanding transparency.
On Tuesday, she denied any attempts by the White House to conceal details about the president’s health status. Pointing to an exhaustive medical report available on whitehouse.gov as evidence of openness, she encouraged scrutiny of this document for insights into Biden’s health regimen which includes regular verbal check-ins with Dr. O’Connor during exercise sessions.
This episode unfolds amid efforts by the White House to navigate through fallout from Biden’s less-than-stellar debate showing, striving for a course correction in public perception and media relations amidst escalating scrutiny over presidential competence and transparency.
