On Thursday, Joe Biden made a trip to Saginaw, Michigan for a campaign event, yet the press was notably excluded from the proceedings.
A video circulated by RNC Research depicted Biden appearing disoriented, a portrayal that has become a common theme. During his speech, Biden made a false claim about a house fire, stating that the fire department had saved his life, as well as his wife, cat, and Corvette. This claim has been debunked, with reports indicating that the fire was minor and confined to the kitchen, swiftly brought under control within 20 minutes back in 2004.
Biden looks completely lost, as usual pic.twitter.com/AdMeRQ1eVQ
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) March 14, 2024
“Can I take a couple questions?” a reporter shouted at Biden
This isn’t the first time Biden has repeated this inaccurate story, which has drawn criticism even from fact-checkers like Glenn Kessler of The Washington Post.
In a telling moment, Biden’s handlers hurriedly escorted the press away after he reiterated the debunked narrative about firefighters rescuing his cat and Corvette from the fire. Despite a reporter’s attempt to pose questions, Biden’s team swiftly intervened to shut down any potential interactions with the press.
Additionally, according to a pool report, Biden’s campaign deliberately excluded the press from the event by not providing any audio amplification and keeping them at a distance. This move further underscores the administration’s reluctance to engage with the media on certain matters.
