Biden's Stamina Challenged After Clooney's Critical Op-Ed

CNN's Jake Tapper questions Biden campaign's claim of president's superior stamina after Clooney's op-ed alleges significant decline.

CNN's Jake Tapper recently sparked controversy with a critical analysis of the Biden campaign's response to actor George Clooney's op-ed, which called for President Biden to step out of the race due to perceived cognitive decline.

The Biden campaign had asserted that the president possessed superior stamina to Clooney, a statement that Tapper found puzzling. According to a Biden campaign official, Clooney had left a Hollywood fundraiser three hours before the president, prompting Tapper to question the relevance of that observation.

Biden's Stamina Challenged After Clooney's Critical Op-Ed

Tapper's skepticism highlights the brewing debate surrounding Biden's physical and mental fitness for office. Clooney's op-ed, published in the New York Times, has added fuel to the fire, alleging that Biden has visibly declined in recent months.

Clooney's account of a fundraiser echoes the viral video of former President Obama guiding Biden off the stage, raising further concerns. The White House has previously dismissed similar videos as "cheap fakes," but Tapper's comments suggest a growing skepticism within the media.

Biden's Stamina Challenged After Clooney's Critical Op-Ed

Tapper's analysis comes amidst mounting pressure on Biden from both within and outside the Democratic Party. Several Hollywood elites and megadonors have joined Clooney in calling for Biden to step down, citing his underwhelming debate performance.

Members of Biden's own party, as well as political allies and liberal media figures, have also expressed concern. They warn that Biden may not be capable of defeating former President Trump in the upcoming election.

Biden's Stamina Challenged After Clooney's Critical Op-Ed

The Biden campaign has responded by highlighting the president's aggressive travel schedule and fundraising events as proof of his stamina. However, Tapper's questioning of the campaign's response has further fueled the debate.

Critics argue that the Biden campaign's focus on stamina misses the point, which is Biden's cognitive fitness for office. They contend that the president's recent gaffes and questionable decision-making warrant careful scrutiny.

Biden's Stamina Challenged After Clooney's Critical Op-Ed

The growing chorus of concern about Biden's fitness is putting pressure on the president and his campaign. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether Biden can address these concerns and maintain support within his party and the wider electorate.