Biden’s problem isn’t his age, it’s his personality

Published July 9, 2024 5:14pm ET



President Joe Biden’s rude disposition and abrasive temperament threaten his reelection bid far more than the perpetual discussions regarding the 81-year-old’s lack of fitness. His confrontational personality has been on full display in recent interviews with George Stephanopoulos and Joe Scarborough which have illuminated his unpleasant nature. 

Biden’s interview last Friday on ABC News with Stephanopoulos was supposed to alleviate doubts about the president’s mental and physical condition, but his underwhelming performance further confirmed that he’s no longer fit for office. Biden looked much like he did during the presidential debate against former President Donald Trump. He was soft-spoken, irrationally self-aggrandizing, and failed to accept responsibility for his poor debate performance by blaming it on a cold and a busy travel schedule. Setting aside the brazen lies, Biden’s worst moment occurred when Stephanopoulos asked him a simple yet crucial question: “Can you serve effectively for the next four years?”

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