Joe Biden criticized for appearing ‘confused’ while exiting Air Force One
US President Joe Biden is once again facing criticism from opponents who are branding him as ‘confused’ after a video surfaced of him appearing disoriented while descending the steps of Air Force One. The 81-year-old president was arriving in Atlanta for a campaign event when the incident occurred.
In the video, Biden can be seen taking a few steps before looking around and shrugging, leading to accusations of confusion. The conservative group RNC Research claimed that Biden ignored questions from reporters as he continued down the ramp.
The controversy comes at a time when Americans are divided on the issue of Biden’s age and ability to serve a second term as president. A recent poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research revealed that 77 percent of the public believes Biden is too old to be effective for four more years. This sentiment is shared by both Republicans and Democrats, with 89 percent of Republicans and 69 percent of Democrats agreeing on the issue.
While Biden has made light of his age in public appearances, the poll results suggest that concerns about his ability to serve another term are widespread. In contrast, about half of US adults believe former President Donald Trump is too old for office, with Democrats more likely to disqualify him based on age than Republicans.
The debate over Biden’s age and effectiveness as president is likely to continue as the 2024 election approaches, with both supporters and critics weighing in on the issue.