Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Doubts Among Cabinet Members

President Biden's underwhelming performance in Thursday's debate has raised concerns within his own administration. Cabinet members, who previously defended his mental acuity, have taken a more reserved stance, avoiding direct endorsements of Biden's capabilities.

President Biden's dismal performance in the recent presidential debate has not only raised alarms among his political opponents but has also sparked doubts within his own administration. Cabinet members, who had earlier strongly defended Biden's fitness for office, have adopted a more cautious approach, refraining from explicit endorsements of his abilities.

Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Doubts Among Cabinet Members

When asked about Biden's performance and how it contrasted with their earlier effusive defenses, cabinet members provided terse responses, indicating a departure from their previous unwavering support. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who had previously dismissed claims of Biden's cognitive decline, merely stated that he "stands by" his earlier comments.

Despite concerns about Biden's mental acuity, cabinet members have collectively rejected the notion of invoking the 25th Amendment to relieve him of his duties. The 25th Amendment outlines the process for succession and provides a mechanism for the vice president to assume presidential authority if the majority of the cabinet determines the president is unfit for office.

Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Doubts Among Cabinet Members

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who had previously praised Biden's depth of knowledge and political acumen, has maintained his support but has not issued any new statements endorsing Biden's performance. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen have also affirmed their support for Biden but have refrained from commenting on his debate performance.

Biden's performance in the debate has fueled concerns about his cognitive abilities. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) remarked that Biden's "mental and physical decline has been obvious throughout his presidency."

Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Doubts Among Cabinet Members

Former President Donald Trump, Biden's main political rival, seized upon Biden's poor debate showing, suggesting that it foreshadows his potential nomination as the Democratic candidate in the upcoming election.

Body language experts have also weighed in on Biden's performance, with one expert comparing his demeanor to "a dead man walking."

Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Doubts Among Cabinet Members

Vice President Kamala Harris, who appeared on several news outlets immediately following the debate, did not respond to our request for comment in her official executive capacity.

Other cabinet members did not respond to requests for comment, leaving unanswered questions about their stance on Biden's post-debate performance.

The Biden administration's muted response to his debate performance reflects growing concerns within the cabinet about his abilities. While some members continue to offer veiled support, the reticence to fully endorse his performance suggests that doubts have crept into the upper echelons of government.