Hold the phone—former President Bill Clinton just threw a curveball at the narrative of President Joe Biden’s supposed cognitive and physical decline.
Breitbart reported that in a sit-down on "CBS Sunday Morning," Clinton firmly pushed back against claims from a book suggesting Biden’s capabilities have waned, insisting he’s seen no evidence of such a downturn while praising Biden’s tenure as president.
This interview, aired this week with reporter Tracy Smith, saw Clinton tackling head-on the whispers and pages alleging Biden’s struggles with age-related decline.
He didn’t mince words when asked if he’d ever doubted Biden’s fitness for office. His response was a blunt and unapologetic defense.
“No,” Clinton stated when pressed on whether he’d witnessed any moment of unfitness in Biden. Well, that’s a brick wall of a rebuttal—hard to argue with someone who’s been in the room and claims the emperor’s clothes are just fine.
Clinton doubled down, reflecting on numerous lengthy discussions with Biden where he never once felt the current president was off his game.
“I never have seen him and walked away thinking, he can’t do this anymore,” Clinton insisted. That’s a vote of confidence that cuts through the speculative noise like a hot knife.
Adding to his defense, Clinton emphasized that Biden was always sharp and prepared during their talks. He’s not just tossing out compliments; he’s painting a picture of a leader who’s still got the reins firmly in hand, despite the naysayers.
Now, Clinton did tip his hat to one concern—whether anyone could handle the presidency into their mid-80s. It’s a fair question, not a jab, but a nod to the grueling reality of the job. Age isn’t just a number when the Oval Office is your daily grind.
Yet, even with that caveat, Clinton’s recent encounter with Biden left him reassured. “I saw President Biden not very long ago, and I thought he was in good shape,” he noted. That’s a firsthand account that challenges the armchair critics to step up or step back.
Clinton’s take on Biden’s presidency itself? “I thought he was a good president,” he declared with conviction. High praise from a man who knows the weight of that chair—and isn’t shy about saying so.
Interestingly, Clinton hasn’t even cracked open the book, making these claims about Biden’s decline. When asked why, he shrugged it off, saying he didn’t want to dive into criticism of a man no longer in the hot seat. Smart move—why fuel a fire when you’ve already doused it with your observations?
“I didn’t want to because he’s not president anymore, and I think he did a good job,” Clinton explained. Clinton also pointed fingers at a broader narrative, suggesting some are using these allegations to pin unrelated political outcomes on Biden.
It’s a classic blame game, he implies, where history and today’s challenges get twisted into a convenient scapegoat. Turns out, passing the buck never goes out of style.
While Clinton’s words carry the weight of experience, they also invite scrutiny from those skeptical of establishment voices. However, his refusal to engage with the book’s claims suggests that Clinton is running defense for a political ally instead of being honest with the American people.