A viral video of United States President Joe Biden's exit from a fundraiser, captured and circulated by conservatives, has sparked speculation about his mental acuity.
- Jun 18, 2024
AceShowbiz - Over the weekend, a video emerged of Joe Biden appearing to pause on stage after a Democratic fundraiser. Conservative groups seized on the footage, claiming it showed Biden freezing up and needing assistance from Barack Obama.
The White House swiftly denied these allegations, and on Monday night, June 17, Jimmy Kimmel, the fundraiser's host, corroborated the denial. Kimmel asserted that Biden was merely taking in the crowd's applause before exiting with Obama.
To further refute the narrative, Kimmel showcased a video of Donald Trump making incoherent remarks about dishwashers and water pressure. He argued that while conservatives were eager to scrutinize Biden's actions, they overlooked Trump's own cognitive gaffes.
Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, echoed these sentiments, stating that Biden's hand gesture with Obama was a sign of friendship and camaraderie. She condemned the use of manipulated videos to undermine the President.
Andrew Bates, a senior White House official, denounced conservative media outlets for distorting the incident, referencing previous instances of edited G7 Summit videos that presented Biden in a false light. Eric Schultz, Obama's senior adviser, also dismissed the claims of Biden's cognitive decline.
Despite the controversy, the fundraiser was a success, with George Clooney and Julia Roberts announcing a record-breaking haul of over $30 million. Notable attendees included Jack Black in patriotic attire and Jimmy Kimmel, who quipped that Trump was "Donye West" and "Orange Julius Caesar."
Biden emphasized the importance of the upcoming election and the Supreme Court's conservative majority, while Obama criticized Trump's criminal record and Jill Biden praised her husband's character.
