{"id":2172625,"date":"2024-02-09T17:15:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T22:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-media-defend-biden-after-special-counsel-trashes-his-poor-memory\/"},"modified":"2024-02-09T17:18:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T22:18:11","slug":"watch-media-defend-biden-after-special-counsel-trashes-his-poor-memory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-media-defend-biden-after-special-counsel-trashes-his-poor-memory\/","title":{"rendered":"Media defend Biden despite Special Counsel criticizing his &#8216;poor memory"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-media-defend-biden-after-special-counsel-trashes-his-poor-memory%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2172625&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><section id=\"article\">\n<article data-post-title=\"WATCH: Media Defend Biden After Special Counsel Trashes His 'Poor Memory'\" data-post-slug=\"http:\/\/ca-dems-want-to-borrow-1-billion-to-rebuild-ports-for-offshore-wind-as-industry-flails-under-high-costs\" data-post-url id=\"print-1858599\">\n<div>\n<h2>Media Outraged as\u200d Special Counsel Criticizes Biden&#8217;s Memory<\/h2>\n<p>Many in \u2064the\u200b media are up in arms over\u2064 the special counsel&#8217;s assessment of President \u200bJoe Biden&#8217;s memory. The counsel described the president as &#8220;a \u2063sympathetic,\u2062 well-meaning, elderly man with a\u200c poor \u2062memory,&#8221; which has sparked controversy.<\/p>\n<p>Special Counsel Robert Hur recently released <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/latest-news\/biden-too-old-to-be-convicted-over-mishandling-of-classified-docs-special-counsel-says\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a report<\/a> stating\u200d that Biden&#8217;s alleged mishandling of classified documents would not be prosecuted due to his poor mental capacity. The report\u200c revealed that Biden struggled to\u200b recall important details, such as the\u200b years \u2062he served as vice president and the\u2063 timing of his son&#8217;s death.<\/p>\n<p>The media quickly jumped to\u2062 Biden&#8217;s defense, arguing that the findings exonerated him. They were particularly outraged by the use of adjectives \u200dand adverbs that \u2063portrayed Biden\u200b in a negative light, despite his\u200b history of verbal gaffes. \u2063Cable news hosts and commentators expressed their frustration with the\u200d criticism, claiming it was unfair to focus\u2062 on\u2064 Biden&#8217;s memory issues.<\/p>\n<p>Outlets like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2024\/02\/08\/politics\/biden-age-concerns-analysis\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/05\/10\/opinion\/trump-biden-age.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The New \u200dYork Times<\/a> argued that\u200b questioning Biden&#8217;s mental fitness was ageist and cruel. They accused Republicans of using this issue\u2063 as a political weapon, \u200bdiverting attention from the president&#8217;s inability \u200cto remember important recent events.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, the media did not show \u2063the \u2062same level of concern for President Trump&#8217;s mental well-being. They eagerly sought out mental health professionals to suggest that Trump posed a risk\u200d to the world. Even minor incidents, like Trump walking \u200bslowly down\u200d a ramp, were blown \u2063out of proportion and used \u2062as evidence \u200dof \u200bhis mental\u2064 instability.<\/p>\n<p>But Biden&#8217;s \u2062team has come to his defense, attributing his \u200cmemory\u200c lapses to the \u200cstress of world events. They claim that the interviews in question took place shortly\u2062 after the Hamas attacks on Israel, suggesting that the octogenarian president was overwhelmed.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The President&#8217;s &#8220;interview began the day after the October 7 \u2063attacks on Israel.&#8221;\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wMaGfaTsuv\">https:\/\/t.co\/wMaGfaTsuv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ben LaBolt (@WHCommsDir) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WHCommsDir\/status\/1755697790200500593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 8, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Are Biden&#8217;s memory lapses within a normal range\u2063 of age-related decline, \u200dor \u2062do they indicate a more serious cognitive decline that could affect his fitness to serve as president?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  P>These findings have caused a stir\u2063 among journalists \u200dand media outlets, who are\u2064 now debating the implications of having\u2064 a president with a &#8220;poor memory.&#8221; Some argue that this assessment\u2063 undermines\u200c Biden&#8217;s ability to effectively govern, as memory is crucial for decision-making and the handling of sensitive information. Others argue that focusing on Biden&#8217;s memory issues is\u2062 nothing \u200cmore than political ammunition for his opponents.<\/p>\n<p>One of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigan-town-fights-back-against-china-based-companys-plan-to-build-massive-ev-factory-on-us-soil\/\" title=\"Michigan town opposes Chinese company's plan to construct huge EV factory in the US.\">main concerns raised<\/a> by the media\u2064 is whether \u2062Biden&#8217;s poor memory could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-plan-as-government-shutdown-looms-ignore-the-house-and-follow-the-senate\/\" title=\"Biden's strategy amid imminent government shutdown: Disregard House, align with Senate.\">compromise national \u2062security<\/a>.\u200c The mishandling of classified documents is\u200b a serious offense, and \u2063if the president\u200c is unable to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-cant-remember-when-he-was-vice-president-or-when-his-son-died-doj\/\" title=\"DOJ: Biden's Memory Falters on Vice Presidency and Son's Passing\">remember important \u200cdetails<\/a>, it raises questions about his \u2062ability \u2062to safeguard sensitive information. Critics argue that this could potentially put the country at risk, especially in an \u2064era of heightened cyber threats and international tensions.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, some journalists \u2062question whether Biden&#8217;s poor\u200c memory reflects a broader issue \u2064of age-related decline. While it\u200b is \u200cnot \u200cuncommon for memory to decline with age, the question remains whether the\u200c president&#8217;s \u2063memory\u2063 lapses are within the normal range or if they point to a more serious cognitive decline. This concern is\u200b amplified by the fact that Biden is the\u200d oldest president in U.S. history, raising questions about\u200c his fitness to serve.<\/p>\n<p>On the\u200b other hand, proponents argue\u2062 that Biden&#8217;s memory issues are being blown \u2062out of proportion. They \u200dargue that memory\u200b lapses are \u2062a normal part \u2062of the aging process and do not\u200d necessarily indicate incompetence \u200dor a lack of fitness for office. They point out that Biden \u2063has been in public \u200cservice for decades and\u200c has successfully navigated complex issues\u2064 throughout\u200d his career.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, defenders \u200dof the president argue that his character and values should be\u200d considered alongside his memory. They \u200demphasize that \u200cBiden is\u2062 a sympathetic and\u200d well-meaning individual, whose intentions\u200b are in the best interest of the American people. While memory is \u200cimportant, it should \u200bnot be the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-age-is-starting-to-cause-tension-within-his-own-team-report\/\" title=\"Report: Tension Arises in Biden's Team Due to His Age\">sole determining\u200b factor<\/a> in evaluating his ability\u200c to govern.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the controversy surrounding Biden&#8217;s memory \u2063highlights larger \u2064debates about \u200dage \u2064and fitness for\u2064 office. It raises\u2063 questions about\u2064 how much emphasis should be placed on cognitive abilities when evaluating political leaders. As the country grapples with these questions, it is\u200b essential for the \u200bmedia\u2062 to provide balanced and objective coverage that delves\u200d into the complexities of this issue.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the American people\u200d will have the\u2063 final say on whether\u200c Biden&#8217;s memory issues are significant enough \u200cto impact his presidency. \u200bIn the\u200d meantime, it is crucial for\u2062 the media \u200cto continue their role as watchdogs, holding those in power accountable while providing a fair \u200band nuanced analysis \u2063of the facts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many in the media are displeased with the special counsel&#8217;s portrayal of President Joe Biden as a sympathetic elderly man with memory issues while investigating his alleged mishandling of classified documents. Special Counsel Robert Hur released a report on Thursday, choosing not to pursue charges for the president&#8217;s intentional retention and illegal actions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":309,"featured_media":2172626,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/biden-senior-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2172625","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/biden-senior-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172625","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/309"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2172625"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172625\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2172626"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2172625"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2172625"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2172625"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}