Jean-Pierre Defends Biden's Fitness Amid Concerns
In a heated exchange, the White House Press Secretary addresses concerns over President Biden's recent gaffe and overall fitness for office.
- White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre defended President Joe Biden's fitness for office in a tense exchange with Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy.
- The discussion was sparked by Biden mistakenly referring to the late French President François Mitterrand instead of the current President Emmanuel Macron.
- A new NBC News poll shows 76 percent of Americans are concerned about Biden's age and ability to perform presidential duties.
- Critics highlight Biden's verbal slips as evidence of unsuitability for presidency, while supporters point to his public service record and transparency.
- The narrative around presidential candidates' mental fitness is becoming a central theme as the November election approaches.