July 7, 2023 5:16pm EDT
White House handlers restricting Biden's ability to prove he's competent: Kennedy
Kennedy also analyzed Vice President Harris' latest 'word salad' gaffe
By Charles Creitz | Fox News As questions continue to swirl about President Biden's cognitive abilities and competency for the job of leader of the free world, Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., proffered that the criticisms may be the product of the president's comparatively scant public appearances and press conferences.
The White House has defended Biden against claims he does not hold enough press availabilities, with Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre saying Biden will regularly take shouted questions on the lawn.
On "The Story," anchor Trace Gallagher asked Kennedy if Biden's apparent newfound "light-heartedness" toward his 80 years of age is enough to dismiss questions, remarking the Democrat appears to be taking a page from the Reagan playbook and being self-deprecating about his age.
Kennedy replied that every person ages differently, pointing out that Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, is nearly 90 years old and still an active and vocal legislator. Grassley, in office since 1981, still continues his rigorous annual tradition of holding town halls in each of the Hawkeye State's 99 counties.
"It's not how old you are. It's what kind of shape your in mentally and physically are. I think a majority of Americans believe that President Biden has changed a lot in the last two years," he said.
"Many Americans believe that he can't finish a sentence without taking a nap. I'm not saying that's fair, but that's what they believe."
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