Posted on 10/20/2023 6:04:35 AM PDT by NetAddicted
Throughout his trip to the war-torn region, the President of the United States noticeably spoke slowly, sometimes pronouncing words unclearly, with conspicuous pauses throughout.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (LifeSiteNews) – President Joe Biden returned to the United States on Thursday morning after a trip to Israel to show support for the Jewish democracy days after the Islamist terror group Hamas launched an unprecedented attack that killed 1,400 people and took 200 hostages. Several videos from the trip have emerged that renew persistent concerns about the commander-in-chief’s physical and mental fitness to lead America during geopolitical crises.
During an appearance on stage next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Biden attempted to bring up a past statement by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken but visibly struggled to recall the quote and eventually gave up. “Well, I won’t go into it,” he said. “I’ll wait ‘till later.”
Biden then shared the was “deeply saddened and outraged” by an explosion at a Gaza Strip hospital that was initially attributed to Israeli airstrikes but later proven to be the work of jihadists – or, as the president said, “appears as though it was done by the other team, not … not you.” While discussing the incident, Biden looked down at a paper in his hands, apparently reading the basic remarks.
While speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Biden shared some thoughts about victims of violence, during which he spoke slowly and took several lengthy pauses within sentences.
At one point during the briefing, Biden admitted he was “losing track of days” in trying to lay out the upcoming sequence of events for delivering humanitarian aid to the region, adding “you guys are such a pain in the neck” to reporters who offered clarifications.
Biden was also asked about American citizens stranded in the region, to which the president said “we’re gonna get people out, but I’m not going into any detail with you now,” at which point White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stepped in to end the session.
One of the Republicans competing for the nomination to replace Biden next year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, has organized flights that have already rescued several hundred Americans while delivering 85 pallets worth of medical supplies, clothes, sleeping bags, hygiene products, and children’s toys for those who remain. Businessman and fellow GOP contender Vivek Ramaswamy also followed suit and chartered flights for the same purpose.
“Federal government dragged its feet, a lot of those folks didn’t have any options,” DeSantis said. “We stepped up, showed the leadership, and are delivering results.”
Throughout the clips, Biden noticeably speaks slowly, sometimes pronouncing words unclearly, with conspicuous pauses throughout, underscoring fears that the current president lacks the energy, attentiveness, and mental ability to navigate urgent, complicated issues of escalating terrorist attacks and diplomatic relations, especially with America facing numerous pressing problems at home and abroad.
During CBS’s “60 Minutes,” host Scott Pelly went so far as to suggest his own explanation for Biden’s performance, saying “America’s oldest president seemed tired from directing” the administration’s envoys in both Israel and Ukraine, which continues its efforts to fend off invasion by Russia.
Biden’s job performance has sparked a marked increase in speculation from friends and foes alike as to whether his mind has deteriorated with old age, so much so that during the 2020 campaign, Biden pledged only to serve one term “if anything changed in my health” to render him mentally incapable of the job.
At age 80, Biden is the oldest president in U.S. history, and throughout his presidency he has been hounded by concerns that he has been suffering cognitive decline. Biden has been famously gaffe-prone throughout his decades in politics, but recent years have seen a marked increase of odd and incoherent statements from the former senator and vice president, as well as moments in which he has appeared lost, confused, and prone to tripping.
“[F]ully 77% said Biden is too old to be effective for four more years” in an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll released at the end of August, the AP reported. “Not only do 89% of Republicans say that, so do 69% of Democrats. That view is held across age groups, not just by young people, though older Democrats specifically are more supportive of his 2024 bid.”
Biden is officially running for reelection amid poor job approval, which when combined with the above issues has prompted speculation his party may replace him with younger and equally radical California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
His opponent is expected to either be 77-year-old former President Donald Trump, who maintains a commanding lead in the Republican primary, or DeSantis, who is trying to make the case to voters that he would be a more electable and reliable conservative champion on issues such as LGBT ideology. Trump narrowly leads Biden in some polls but faces multiple legal battles severely impacting his ability to campaign in a general election.
Further complicating election prognostication is Kennedy family scion Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime Democrat who will be running as an independent in the general election. Kennedy and numerous Republicans believe he would pull more votes from Trump than Biden over COVID-19 policy, although the limited data available so far does not yet indicate a clear answer in either direction.
The Republican primaries do not begin until January, and the general election is more than a year away. Numerous future variables – Biden’s health, Trump’s trials, a Kennedy run, new national crises – could impact all the race’s potential outcomes in any number of directions.
TAGGED AS 2024 Presidential, Cognitive Decline, cognitive issues, Dementia, Democrats, Hamas, Israel, Joe Biden, mental capacity, Middle East, Terrorism
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The dog balls hanging from Biden’s chin while he struggled to speak coherently on Air Force One
Mask malfunction?
Plastic sugery failing?
I’m wondering when they’re going to make the switch to have Big Mike run in 2024. You know that’s coming. Usually it’s last minute with the Dems so you don’t have much time to vet the candidate.
Also displayed was Traitorjoe's giving aid and comfort to the domestic and foreign enemies of the United States.
Biden had no ‘air’ behind his words spoken - I listened to one of his speeches and was struck how soft he spoke...like someone laying in their death bed can’t breathe well.
“Also prominent
The dog balls hanging from Biden’s chin while he struggled to speak coherently on Air Force One
Mask malfunction?
Plastic sugery failing?”
He’s MELTING!
I've suspected that for a long time.
The only positive outcome that I can think of is that way in the future, such stored information could be used to solve crimes.
Biden walked down about 8 steps from the belly of the plane. A place where they probably load luggage and equipment. Like a service entrance. Obviously, this is to limit his exposure to failing down on camera again.
A demented Biden’s reelection chance were nil, according to the laws
of diminishing returns........until the attack on Israel fell in his lap.
Now he’s suddenly morphed into a strong, decisive “leader.”
In Israel:
<><>Biden told Netanyahu he would offer support and he expected Israel to prioritize protection of civilians and humanitarian concerns.
<><>Biden “formally announced” the “already-arranged deal” to allow humanitarian assistance to move into Gaza from Egypt, and $100 million in new aid for those in need among Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.......which was hammered out “WITH Israel in Washington” BEFORE Biden left.
<><>Biden also told Netanyahu that he would go to the Congress with a military support package for Israel of “unprecedented size.” (source yahoo.com)
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Backstory: Since 1973, Israel has received more than $120 billion US tax
dollars in military assistance, including “three special aid” packages.
<><>billions for signing the Israel-Egypt peace treaty
<><>billions for Israel’s withdrawal from the Sinai.
<><>billions for redeployment of Israeli forces
<><>rebuilding Israeli air bases in the Negev cost $5 billion.
Congressional Research Service
US Foreign aid to Israel
60 page detailed report
https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/RL/RL33222/44
The concerned Israeli lobby made sure Congress is required by law to ensure that U.S. military aid in the Middle East region doesn’t damage Israel’s military superiority over its neighbors. That requirement enjoys broad bipartisan support and has served as a benchmark for ensuring Israel receives robust U.S. support.
We’ve fallen very low as a country if the only thing that makes Biden
electable is whatever he says (and doe$) about a foreign country.
Biden’s spending billions we do not have, then saddles taxpayers with onerous borrowing costs. Taxpayers’ children and grandchildren are compelled to pay the outrageous bills.
Biden wants $100 billion for Israel and Ukraine?
<><>Why does the US have to go in debt for these pampered foreigners?
<><>Why cant they stand on their own two feet?
<><>Why cant wealthy Israel and money-grubbing Ukraine do the borrowing for their own needs?
Biden walked down about 8 steps from the belly of the plane. A place where they probably load luggage and equipment. Like a service entrance. Obviously, this is to limit his exposure to failing down on camera again.
That and the black sneakers they've got him using instead of formal dress shoes.
I certainly see the provisions of the 25th Amendment being invoked.
Acting President “Que mala” Harris would be a disaster walking, but it that better or worse than the present situation? We already have “disaster walking (or shuffling, as the case may be)”.
Pretty soon he will be like Ruth Ginsburg was- still around d somewhere but hidden and covered for by those who didn’t want her condition known.
Who is that woman sort of lurking close behind him and fixated on him? Someone’s feeling him answers through an earphone. His skin is weird.
That was very weird, and am wondering if they aren’t trotting out a double in some cases?
The Biden administration puppet masters seem to get a kick out of parading Biden’s senility and incompetence to the world.
Yes, the Black sneakers were zoomed in on when he fell over the sand bag on stage at the military graduation.
How long has he been using the cargo entrance to AF1?
If the Democrats could persuade the Wise Latina to retire (she will be 70 next year), they could twist Kamala’s arm enough to get her to take a seat on the Supreme Court and resign the Vice Presidency (she’s be the third VP to do so) and then the ‘Rats could substitute someone they consider electable for 2024 and have Biden retire.
The woman is most likely a medical professional. Similar to the large Black guy that was always seen accompanying Hillary.
Someone who can diagnose and treat him quickly when he starts to unravel. I just do not see how they are going to get him through to January 2025.
I have peripheral neuropathy. I can’t wear hard shoes because I can’t feel my feet when I walk
Walmart deck shoes are the only ones I buy
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