OPINION:
The Alzheimer’s Association writes that “due to their loss of cognitive function,” “persons with Alzheimer’s or other dementias” “are unable to articulate or identify the cause of physical discomfort and therefore, may express it through physical aggression.”
That makes President Biden a powder keg about to explode.
And that makes the members of the White House press corps working one of the most volatile atmospheres of modern business times: Shoes could be a-flyin.’ Pens could be a-thrown. Who knows what a frustrated president might bean at the head of a too-close-for-comfort-with-the-questions-about-mental-health journalist?
Hazard pay shouldn’t have to come from Rose Garden pressers.
“Biden angrily denies memory loss after damning classified documents report,” The Independent reported for its United Kingdom audience.
When the president of the United States rattles off fiery attacks against a special counsel report that concluded his memory is not just ailing, but done ailed away to almost nothing — well, then, word does get around. Foreign nations do sit up and take notice. Biden isn’t helping himself, either.
Just moments after denouncing special counsel Robert Hur for suggesting he did not remember the date of his own son’s death, Biden messed up Egypt with Mexico.
Oops. Perhaps he was still fretting about Hur’s comments.
“How in the hell dare he raise that?” Biden did say.
Of course I know when my daughter died! — Biden went on.
Not really. But just about. It was implied. White House, meet “Saturday Night Live.”
“Enraged Biden lashes out at reporters, special counsel,” the New York Post wrote.
“Biden angrily addresses special counsel,” WFLA wrote.
“Joe Biden lashes out at special counsel over alleged memory loss,” USA Today wrote.
“Angry President Biden on recollection of son’s death,” WCVB Channel 5 Boston wrote.
“Biden angrily takes on special counsel and defends his age,” The Associated Press wrote.
Angry Joe Biden. Angry Biden. Angry man Biden.
From Alzheimer’s Association: “Are medications causing side effects?” “Is the person overstimulated by loud noises … large crowds?” “Does the person feel lost?” “Are you asking too many questions?”
And not from Alzheimer’s Association, but rather real life: Is the person calling on dead people? Is the person saying he’s met with dead people?
Signs of the times — signs of the mentally declined.
“Aggression is one of a number of behaviors … that can result from dementia,” Alzheimer’s Society wrote. “Others include agitation and restlessness, walking about and being sexually inappropriate.”
Watch out, White House reporters. Biden’s already done the latter three on the list. Next up: aggression. Helmets on; eyes at the ready. Prepare for flying objects from the podium.
• Cheryl Chumley can be reached at cchumley@washingtontimes.com or on Twitter, @ckchumley. Listen to her podcast “Bold and Blunt” by clicking HERE. And never miss her column; subscribe to her newsletter and podcast by clicking HERE. Her latest book, “Lockdown: The Socialist Plan To Take Away Your Freedom,” is available by clicking HERE or clicking HERE or CLICKING HERE.
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