White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre responded to questions about claims that White House staff treats President Biden “like a toddler” and concerns from Democrat voters regarding his age. When Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked about the treatment of President Biden, Jean-Pierre dismissed the notion that he is treated like a baby, calling it a “ridiculous claim.”
Doocy referred to an upcoming book by Franklin Foer titled “The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden’s White House and the Struggle for America’s Future,” in which it is suggested that Biden felt he was being treated like a toddler after making comments regarding regime change in Russia in March 2022.
Jean-Pierre downplayed the excerpt from the book, stating that books about administrations often contain a variety of claims and that the focus should be on Biden’s experience and wisdom in rallying the free world against authoritarianism.
Doocy then cited a Wall Street Journal poll indicating that two-thirds of Democrats believe Biden is too old to run for president again. Jean-Pierre responded by highlighting Biden’s accomplishments, such as infrastructure legislation and addressing prescription drug costs, to emphasize his leadership and experience.
The exchange reflects ongoing discussions about President Biden’s age and leadership style, as well as the challenges faced by the administration.