Well, isn’t this just a prime-time comedy skit disguised as serious news? NBC’s “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker actually did something rare for mainstream media: she pushed back on the Democratic Party narrative. When she confronted Chuck Schumer about his claims on Joe Biden’s mental sharpness, it was like watching someone try to argue that rain isn’t wet. The best part? Schumer’s response was a masterclass in political tap dancing.
Let’s rewind. Back in February 2024, Schumer was on record declaring that Biden’s “mental acuity is great” and brushing off concerns as “right-wing propaganda.” Fast forward to the present, and Welker hits him with the receipts: “What do you say to Americans who feel misled?” Schumer’s answer? Basically, Don’t look at the man behind the curtain! He rattled off Biden’s legislative “achievements” like a kid listing chores he didn’t actually do. And then came the pièce de résistance: calling Biden a “patriot” and a “great guy.” Sure, Chuck. That’s not even the question.
But the real kicker was when Schumer admitted – without really admitting – that Biden couldn’t hack another four years. First, he insists Joe stepped down voluntarily because it was “better for the Democratic Party.” Translation: We dragged him out before the situation got even more embarrassing. Then, Schumer refuses to answer the obvious follow-up: Could Biden have actually served another term? Silence speaks volumes, doesn’t it?
Chuck Schumer is confronted about the coverup around Biden's obvious cognitive decline — and denies he "misled" Americans by insisting Biden's "mental acuity is great." pic.twitter.com/DUbVvkHyyS
— Jake Schneider (@jacobkschneider) January 5, 2025
What makes this whole exchange laughable is how Schumer tries to have it both ways. On one hand, Biden’s supposed to be this unstoppable legislative machine, cranking out laws and judges like he’s in his prime. On the other, Schumer’s basically admitting it was time to put him out to pasture. Which is it, Chuck? Either Biden’s a capable leader being unfairly maligned, or he’s a tired politician who needed to step aside.
This is the problem when your narrative is built on spin rather than facts. Everyone watching knows Biden isn’t exactly winning mental decathlon awards. The guy has trouble stringing sentences together, forget about running a country. But instead of admitting what everyone sees with their own eyes, Democrats like Schumer try to gaslight the public into thinking it’s all a right-wing conspiracy.
Kristen Welker deserves credit for putting Schumer on the spot. But let’s be real – it shouldn’t take courage to ask the obvious. If even liberal media is starting to question the fantasy, maybe it’s time for Democrats to face reality. Or they can keep spinning. Either way, voters aren’t buying it.