{"id":2264737,"date":"2024-06-11T10:09:02","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T14:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-rush-to-defend-biden-as-president-displays-cognitive-decline-in-france\/"},"modified":"2024-06-11T10:10:14","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T14:10:14","slug":"democrats-rush-to-defend-biden-as-president-displays-cognitive-decline-in-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-rush-to-defend-biden-as-president-displays-cognitive-decline-in-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Democrats Quickly Support Biden Amid Signs of Cognitive Decline During France Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/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%2Fdemocrats-rush-to-defend-biden-as-president-displays-cognitive-decline-in-france%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=2264737&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--><p>Summary: MSNBC contributor \u200bSteve Schmidt and other Democrats have defended Joe Biden\u2019s recent appearance in Normandy, which critics \u2063cited as indicative of his cognitive decline. Schmidt praised Biden&#8217;s\u200d D-Day\u200c speech as his best \u2063moment as president, countering claims of Biden \u2063appearing old and tired. He emphasized Biden\u2019s necessary \u200bpublic demeanor as a strong leader against \u2064Trump, whom he described negatively. Tennessee Democrat Chris Jackson and White House Deputy \u200cCommunications Director Herbie\u200b Ziskend also lauded Biden&#8217;s\u200d performance and \u200bleadership. \u200dHowever, these endorsements contrast with the \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/minority-employees-slam-house-dem-plan-to-boost-diversity-at-state-department\/\" title=\"Minority Employees Slam House Dem Plan To Boost Diversity at State Department\">widespread concerns<\/a> on social media\u2063 and reports from the Wall Street Journal about Biden&#8217;s mental and\u2063 physical fitness, where he was\u200d described as disoriented and lacking engagement.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure>                         <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>MSNBC contributor Steve Schmidt joined Democrats in an effort to defend Joe Biden\u2019s appearance last week in Normandy, where observers noted several incidents that they said suggested cognitive decline for Biden.<\/p>\n<p>On social media, Schmidt touted the president\u2019s on-stage remarks as \u201cpowerful\u201d and \u201chistoric.\u201d He also took the opportunity to belittle political opponent Donald Trump, whom Schmidt <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2019\/12\/17\/opinion\/lincoln-project.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">campaigned against<\/a> as founder of the anti-Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/lincolnproject.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lincoln Project<\/a> in 2019. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cJoe Biden\u2019s D-Day speech was his finest moment as president of the United States on a public stage. He didn\u2019t look old or tired,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SteveSchmidtSES\/status\/1798700157783175577\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schmidt wrote on X<\/a>, formerly known as Twitter. \u201cThis is how President Biden must appear in public. He is the American commander in chief, running against a small and petty man who is unworthy of the greatness of America.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Other Biden supporters also touted the president\u2019s feeble performance in France. Tennessee Democrat <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChrisDJackson\/status\/1799829878633865382\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chris Jackson called<\/a> Biden\u2019s visit a \u201csuccessful week of diplomatic engagements.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe United States is in great hands with President Biden and Dr. Biden representing us on the world stage,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChrisDJackson\/status\/1799532308136927352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jackson posted<\/a> on X.<\/p>\n<p>In a series of tweets, White House Deputy Communications Director <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HerbieZiskend46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Herbie Ziskend<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HerbieZiskend46\/status\/1799090736488763806\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">called<\/a> Biden\u2019s D-Day speech \u201cstrong and forceful\u201d and <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HerbieZiskend46\/status\/1799348336782356988\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remarked<\/a> that the president\u2019s visit showcased \u201cAmerican leadership on the world stage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>These comments stand in stark contrast to the wide perception of Biden\u2019s acuity. <a href=\"https:\/\/getdaytrends.com\/united-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thousands of social media users<\/a> expressed concerns over Biden\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GxuV7nmW7es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">confused and disoriented<\/a> appearance throughout his visit to France.<\/p>\n<p>The concern for Biden\u2019s physical and mental fitness comes after a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/politics\/policy\/joe-biden-age-election-2024-8ee15246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wall Street Journal article<\/a> in which several elected officials reported witnessing a decline in his cognitive state, noting that he seemed \u201ctuned out,\u201d lacking awareness and disengaged in private meetings.<\/p>\n<p>The White House has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2024\/06\/05\/biden-age-wall-street-journal-2024-election\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">billed<\/a> speculation over Biden\u2019s cognitive decline as attempts \u201cto smear the president,\u201d with <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2024\/06\/05\/msnbcs-scarborough-joins-dems-defending-biden-after-report-on-president-mentally-slipping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Democrats scrambling<\/a> to defend the party\u2019s\u00a0incumbent running for reelection. Recent polling, however, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/over-two-thirds-of-public-fear-violence-following-2024-election-results-poll\/\" title=\"Poll: Majority Fear Violence After 2024 Election\">shows widespread concern<\/a> over Biden\u2019s mental sharpness. In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/2024\/03\/05\/us\/elections\/times-siena-national-poll-toplines.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Times\/Siena survey<\/a> conducted earlier this year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/2024\/03\/05\/us\/elections\/times-siena-poll-registered-voter-crosstabs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">73 percent of registered voters<\/a> agreed that \u201cJoe Biden is just too old to be an\u00a0effective\u00a0president.\u201d Of those voters, nearly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/2024\/03\/05\/us\/elections\/times-siena-poll-registered-voter-crosstabs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">two-thirds<\/a> agreed that Biden is\u00a0incapable\u00a0of filling the role due to his age.<\/p>\n<p>Biden is currently the oldest president in U.S. history. If elected for a second term, he will turn 86 while in office.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>      Monroe Harless is a summer intern at The Federalist. She is a recent graduate of the University of Georgia with degrees in journalism and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-democrat-introduces-bill-to-ban-trump-from-capitol-for-life\/\" title=\"House Democrat Introduces Bill to Ban Trump from Capitol for Life\">political science<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-image data-amount=\"5\">\n<h2>Popular<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MSNBC&#8217;s Steve Schmidt defended Joe Biden against claims of cognitive decline after his Normandy speech, praising it as &#8220;powerful&#8221; and &#8220;historic&#8221; on social media. 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