President Biden's reaction to the final report on his classified documents probe has been described as angry and emotional. The report raises questions about his mental fitness and alleges that he couldn't remember when his son, Beau, died. Republican lawmakers are seizing upon this to call for his removal from office under the 25th Amendment, with House GOP leadership declaring him 'unfit for the Oval Office.'
President Biden has expressed frustration at his son being brought into the investigation and the subsequent public scrutiny. It should be noted that he was not charged in the case. The president has taken issue with the handling of the investigation, feeling that his son's memory was unfairly scrutinized. The lengthy report repeatedly refers to alleged memory problems and claims that the president has diminished faculties and faulty memory. Specifically, it highlights his purported inability to remember when Beau passed away, which clearly angered the president. He responded emotionally and posed the question of how dare the reporter, Robert Herr, ask that question.
In addition, it has come to light that the president erupted in anger in a private meeting with Democrats in Virginia, vehemently denying any possibility of forgetting such a significant event involving his son. Beyond the White House's objection to these unflattering comments about the president's memory, this issue touches on the broader concern raised by voters about his age and mental sharpness, which will likely become a major factor in the upcoming elections.
President Biden, defending himself, stated that despite being an elderly man, his mental faculties and memory are intact. He expressed confidence in his ability to continue as president, unequivocally asserting that he is the most qualified person for the job. The White House acknowledged that the president was understandably distracted during the interview with Robert Herr in October due to the escalating conflict in Israel, but stated that this does not indicate a larger memory issue.
In summarizing the situation, the White House and the president are infuriated that a 400-page report was released, despite no criminal charges being brought against the president. While they take issue with the unwanted focus on the president's memory lapses and recall problems, they are more concerned with the underlying perception of his age and mental acuity, which will undoubtedly be a significant issue leading up to the November elections.
