President Biden addressed the nation on Thursday night, asserting his memory’s adequacy and defending his candidacy, stating emphatically, “I’m well-meaning, and I’m an elderly man, and I know what the hell I’m doing.”
This address followed the release of Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report, which did not recommend criminal charges against Biden but raised concerns about his handling of classified documents. Hur described Biden as a “sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory,” a characterization that Biden echoed during his speech, stating, “I’m well-meaning, and I’m an elderly man, and I know what the hell I’m doing.” However, Biden pushed back against Hur’s insinuations regarding his memory, asserting, “My memory is fine.”
Biden says "I've seen the headlines since the report was about my willful release of documents. Thes assertions are not only misleading, they're just plain wrong."
He goes on: "There's even reference that I don't remember when my son died. How in the hell dare he raise that?" pic.twitter.com/akAX2IBHdX
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) February 9, 2024
Responding to queries about Hur’s mention of his late son Beau, Biden expressed frustration, declaring, “How dare he raise that?” He emphasized his ongoing grief, stating, “Let me tell you something…I swear, since the day he died, every single day…I wear the rosary he got from Our Lady—” before momentarily faltering, indicating potential memory lapses. “I don’t need anyone—I don’t need anyone to remind me when he passed away or passed away,” Biden continued.
Joe Biden is angry at the suggestion that he’s not mentally fit. Joe Biden also thinks Mexico is in the Middle East.
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) February 9, 2024
Amid questions about his fitness for re-election, Biden touted his alleged qualifications, proclaiming, “I’m the most qualified person in this country to be president of the United States.” He reaffirmed his determination to continue his presidency, stating, “I have to finish the job I started.”
Reporter: "Do you take responsibility for at least being careless with classified material?"
Biden: "I take responsibility for not having seen exactly what my staff was doing." pic.twitter.com/IPqpZ7LzOE
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) February 9, 2024
Regarding allegations of retaining and disclosing classified materials after his vice presidency, Biden disputed the claims, citing sections of the report that indicated no willful misconduct on his part. He contrasted his case with that of former President Trump, highlighting differences in their handling of classified information.
Trump, currently the GOP front-runner for the 2024 election, demanded the immediate dropping of charges against him, arguing that his actions were covered by the Presidential Records Act.
