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President Joe Biden’s transition away from public service appears to be taking an emotional toll on him, according to a recent New York Times report.
Following his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race in July, the 82-year-old veteran politician, who has served in public office since 1973, is reportedly struggling to accept the conclusion of his extensive political career. According to reporting by Peter Baker and Zolan Kanno-Youngs of the New York Times, Biden has expressed feelings of boredom and irritation to his close associates since ending his campaign. His discontent stems partly from Democratic opposition to his son’s pardon, while his somber mood appears connected to his forced exit from the presidential race. Despite speculation that he might welcome retirement, sources indicate Biden seems reluctant to step away from public life, even as concerns about his health emerge.
Diminished and dementia ridden Biden is on his second week of vacation.
He never really ran it in the first place…but who is running the country at the moment?
Our enemies see our weakness. pic.twitter.com/bwZZVG1Jp8
— 💓Nikki💓 (@Niknakgirl23) August 28, 2024
The Times article, “A Weary Biden Heads for the Exit,” offered revealing observations about Biden’s current state:
“After speaking for seven minutes on a day of draining humidity, a blue shirt hanging loosely over his frame, he turned to slowly shuffle away down a dirt path as several people in the audience not used to seeing him up close said they held their breath, worried that he would trip. (Aides said his gait was no more unsteady than usual.)
When Mr. Biden visited the National Museum of Slavery that afternoon, he did not actually enter the main building to view the exhibitions; instead, artifacts were brought outside to show him, which two people familiar with the planning attributed to fear that the steep stairs would be too much of a challenge. (The White House denied that the stairs were a concern and said he was not brought inside for scheduling and logistical reasons.)
Greg Gutfeld FINALLY says what we're all thinking about Joe Biden and the Democrat Party's plant to RETIRE him before 2024:
"He's not well. I'm sorry." pic.twitter.com/90gBL7Mot6
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) August 18, 2023
Several of those who traveled with Mr. Biden on those two trips took note that he maintained a light schedule at times and sometimes mumbled, making him hard to understand. With the end of his career in sight, he seemed ruminative. At one point, during a private meeting, he drifted into a reminiscence about the famous 1960 debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon.”
These observations follow Special Counsel David Hur’s February assessment describing Biden as an elderly individual with memory difficulties. While mainstream media largely overlooked Hur’s report, Biden’s position became untenable following a poorly received debate performance against President-elect Donald Trump, ultimately leading to his departure from the race.
