Even though he has made all the embarrassing mistakes and blunders during his presidency so far, it is still unbelievable that President Joe Biden thought it was cute to make a joke. When asked Earlier today about the Americans stranded in Afghanistan during a gathering of CEOs of major technology companies in the White House discuss cyber security.
For those who missed it, obviously, some White House staff were afraid that he would do what he eventually did, which may be why they cut off his microphone even though he answered the question about what he would do if there were any American citizens. The reporter in question heard about staying in Afghanistan after the end of the month.According to NBC News reporter Peter Alexander, Biden Replied Say “You will be the first person I call you.” POTUS did smirk when giving the answer, as the following video shows:
Reporter: “If the Americans were still in Afghanistan after the deadline, what would you do?”
Biden: *smirk*
*The White House cuts off the audio source* pic.twitter.com/k0SGWhpXm6
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) August 25, 2021
As usual, Biden did not answer questions during the event. But press secretary Jen Psaki did answer the question a few hours later, Fox News reporter Peter Doocy No stranger When it comes to barbecue, the White House, be sure to ask her why Biden thinks it is appropriate to make a joke on such a serious matter.
“At the end of the president’s speech on cybersecurity today,” Dusi said, “he was asked about the situation in Afghanistan and he made a joke. What’s so funny?”
When Psaki answered this question by suggesting that she didn’t want to describe Biden’s question inaccurately, Doocy interjected to remind her that the question was “very important for many people watching.”
After acknowledging that this issue is indeed important, Psaki first claimed that “I think what he conveyed was that he did not—” Then he corrected himself, and then pointed out that it was she Convey what Biden said yesterday, Maybe because he “communicates” Nowadays When asked about this question, the White House would rather people forget what happened.
“Well, I can convey from here, what I should say is that, as he and the Secretary of State just said yesterday, we are expected to complete our mission by August 31,” she told Doocy.
“Obviously there was a discussion,” Psaki continued. “The president received a briefing this morning. As I pointed out, he asked about contingency plans yesterday, and he received a briefing on these plans this morning.”
“These are very serious problems,” she reiterated. “And they are internal discussions.”
Watch their exchange on this issue below:
what’s so funny?
Peter Doocy put pressure on Jen Psaki and asked him why Joe Biden smiled and left the Americans in Afghanistan earlier today. pic.twitter.com/CWi9imJaHA
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) August 25, 2021
What makes this exchange so maddening is that it reminds people that this is a back and forth between Alexander and Biden, not between Dusi and Passaki. Although you can’t believe what this government said, at least Psaki Sounded It’s like she knows what she is talking about, and Biden made a very insensitive and indiscreet witty to reporters, while Americans in Afghanistan are eager to go home and are seeking answers and help from the Biden administration.
In addition, she had to correct herself and point out that she was conveying what Biden said yesterday, not what he said today. This was an unintentionally enlightening moment for this administration because the White House press secretary had to Speaking for the President of the United States in foreign policy. It involves the question of American citizens in dangerous countries not knowing when or whether they can return home soon.
Jen Psaki should not make any clarifications or cover-ups for Biden on this issue, and President Biden should not read the teleprompter about it.He should stand in front, not just talk about this topic But answering questions every day, So that Americans stranded in Afghanistan and their relatives who are worried about illness at home can rest assured that help is coming.
But he is not.he came Five hours late And provide a scripted statement on the matter, and walk away when asked about it.Then he was joking Talk about the situation In unrelated events, because he either doesn’t know what happened, doesn’t want to answer, or both. No matter what you think, this is terrible.
Leaders lead, and followers just give speeches, hoping that people will not notice the severity of their incompetence. Biden is not a leader. This is something we have known for decades. This is a fine-tuning he made throughout his career in the Senate and as Vice President of President Obama. Unfortunately, at a critical moment in American history, it was staged not only for this country, but also for the whole world.
Needless to say, this is not a good-looking look at all. In fact, morale is low. But hey, at least Americans trapped in Afghanistan can be comforted because they don’t have to receive harsh tweets anymore, right?
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