LISTEN HERE:
The video emerged as Biden embarked on a fundraising tour in California, where he was met by Pelosi and Mayor London Breed upon his arrival at SFO.
Biden takes no questions after landing in San Francisco, where he’s holding a few ritzy private fundraisers.
Crooked Nancy Pelosi leads him, hand-in-hand, to Marine One. pic.twitter.com/pROCuItBFI
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) February 22, 2024
Despite attempts to portray the encounter as a display of camaraderie, many seized upon the footage to highlight concerns about the fitness of both Biden and Pelosi for their respective roles. Pelosi’s recent remarks defending Biden’s age and mental acuity, despite widespread public skepticism, only served to intensify scrutiny over their leadership capabilities.
Pelosi’s assertion that Biden remains mentally sharp despite occasional slip-ups did little to assuage doubts among voters, as evidenced by a recent NBC News poll indicating significant apprehension regarding his fitness for a second term.
With nearly 9 in 10 respondents expressing concerns about Biden’s mental status, including a majority citing “major concerns,” the video served as a poignant reminder of the growing unease surrounding the leadership of both Biden and Pelosi.
As the debate over their physical and mental fitness continues to unfold, it underscores broader anxieties within the electorate regarding the capacity of aging politicians to effectively govern.
