In a recent interview with The Free Press, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) recounted a private meeting with President Joe Biden that left him deeply concerned about the President’s cognitive awareness and the administration’s internal dynamics.
Johnson, who assumed the role of Speaker in October 2023, had been seeking a meeting with President Biden for several weeks to discuss pressing national security issues. Despite the urgency, Johnson faced repeated delays, with the President’s staff citing scheduling conflicts. It was only after Johnson publicly disclosed these challenges that a meeting was arranged.
Upon arrival at the White House, Johnson was met not only by President Biden but also by key Democratic leaders and cabinet members, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. This unexpected assembly appeared to be an attempt to steer the conversation towards topics like Ukraine, diverging from Johnson’s primary concerns.
During a subsequent one-on-one discussion, Johnson inquired about the administration’s decision to pause liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to Europe. President Biden responded by stating he had not signed any such executive order. When Johnson referenced the specific order, the President seemed unaware of its implications, suggesting it merely commissioned a study on LNG exports. This exchange led Johnson to believe that President Biden was not fully informed about the actions taken under his authority.
Reflecting on the encounter, Johnson expressed profound concern, stating, “It occurred to me, he was not lying to me. He genuinely did not know what he had signed.” This realization prompted Johnson to question the decision-making processes within the administration, pondering, “Who is running the country?”
This account adds to the ongoing discourse regarding President Biden’s cognitive capabilities and the transparency of his administration’s internal operations. Such concerns have been echoed by various political figures and commentators, highlighting the need for clarity and accountability in the nation’s leadership.
Speaker Mike Johnson reveals just how out of the loop and cognitively impaired Joe Biden was as President after meeting with Biden and discussing his LNG Executive Order:
“Biden was not lying to me. He genuinely did not know what he had signed.”
Scary.
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