Biden's Cheat Sheet Suggests Prior Knowledge of Journalist's Question
President Biden's cheat sheet during a Wednesday press conference indicated the 80-year-old leader had advance knowledge of a question from a journalist. The question, posed by Los Angeles Times reporter Courtney Subramanian, read, "How are YOU squaring YOUR domestic priorities — like reshoring semiconductors manufacturing — with alliance-based foreign policy?"
The discovery occurred during a joint press conference with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, where discussions focused on increasing nuclear threats from North Korea as the two countries marked the 70th anniversary of their alliance. Another cheat sheet showed the names of other Biden administration officials and the order in which they would deliver remarks at the press conference.
President Biden's cheat sheet shows he knew the journalist's question in advanced.
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It's not the first time Biden's crib notes have been exposed by quick photojournalists, fueling Republicans' concerns about his mental health.#Bidencheatsheet pic.twitter.com/X1tWQAaBhh
This is not the first time Biden's notes have been captured by quick photojournalists, prompting Republicans to question his mental acuity. In February, the president's physician stated that Biden was in good health but did not answer questions from reporters about his cognitive capabilities.
In June of last year, Biden revealed a cheat sheet containing detailed instructions. The note stated, "YOU enter the Roosevelt Room and say hello to participants," followed by, "YOU take YOUR seat." In July 2021, the president received an awkward note from an aide, which was photographed, saying, "Sir, there is something on your chin."
Biden has been known to resist aides' attempts to alter his messaging approach, even when it contradicts administration policy. In March, Biden unexpectedly called for Russian President Vladimir Putin's removal from power in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. White House officials later had to clarify his remarks.
On Tuesday, Biden announced his intention to seek the Democratic Party's nomination for re-election in 2024.