White House press secretary defends Biden's health

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, "President Joe Biden has seen a neurologist three times since taking office."
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[@ifly64s]

So active duty military at the White House were seeing a Parkinson's specialist even though you can't remain on active duty in the military with Parkinson's. Got it.

[@ML-te6qv]

the disease is very progressive we will see

[@ellek8689]

She didn't say anything about active duty military. Military personnel is what she said.

[@ifly64s]

@@ellek8689 military personnel ARE active duty military.

[@shellysmom7002]

@@ellek8689everyone who works at the White House has a top secret with poly security clearance… everyone in that building would loose their job if they were having these symptoms.

[@Onehitwonder828]

Her time in these press conferences is a total waste of time. She does nothing but lie, spin, and gaslight. Pointless.

[@user-ol2mk6tg6p]

But at least you the lies and gas lighting.

[@michaeljordan9400]

All them do... Same S here in Germany... They talk talk talk without saying anything.

[@denniscartter6029]

You have a off button

[@100KGNatty]

Truth is not on the Democrats' side.

[@Granny976]

@@100KGNatty never has been!

[@jayhawker2363]

Who did all these news agencies get the "ok" from to finally start asking actual questions to this administration?

[@madamebutterfly851]

Its scripted. They have reasons. Don't buy any of this theater.

[@ThePianoMan1953]

@@madamebutterfly851 🤣👏 So true. It's like, "Woo-Hoo, look at me! See what a serious, hard-hitting journalist I am"? 🤣

[@desipage9862]

What's done in the dark will soon come to light

[@DaveDaShrubber]

History is made at night. Character is what you are in the dark. -Lord John Whorfin

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

Ok, then what was Trump's REAL weight? Sure as hell wasn't 230. KILOGRAMS maybe.

[@susanabrown1736]

@@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing "REAL" weight? ...Any extra or less pounds does not affect the brains like Biden has.

[@bostonphotographer20]

@@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing What? Trump's weight?

[@joshuapaul349]

​@@WindFireAllThatKindOfThingthat's still less than the so called "Health Admirals" so what's your point? If he wore a dress would you have his vote?

[@user-df2xc6cs9d]

HOW MUCH LYING IS SHE BEING PAID FOR

[@monteblanc1622]

Where was the lie?

[@monteblanc1622]

@@1stamendmentrights Respectfully, this is teetering on cowardice and I don't thats in your character, so please abandon the vague language and elaborate.

[@monteblanc1622]

@@1stamendmentrights Ahhh, the grammatical errors. Someone's getting emotional🤪🤪🤣🤣🤣

[@ThePianoMan1953]

She lost me long ago when she stood at that podium and clearly stated, "no one is coming across the border. The border is closed and secure." What a shame!

[@1232lyft]

@@monteblanc1622you talk about someone’s character and then bully them for poor grammar give me a damn break. kJP dodged every question , it is on public record that a Parkinson’s specialist was there we have a right to know what is going on there is clearly something wrong with the president . She should not be able to hide information like this

[@user-kq9tb8jj3p]

She is dodging the question

[@davidmccarthy6061]

Of course, and had you understood her answers you would know why.

[@ThePianoMan1953]

I have come to realize that that she sees her job as "dodging questions" that are unflattering to the president. She has had to dodge a lot of questions. The problems were non-stop.

[@furanduron4926]

Like always

[@macbaryum]

If only the Trump White House got the same respect from reporters 4 years ago.

[@Punch240]

Yeah, they were treated very unfairly! SIKE😂

[@josephjurkovic875]

like sean spicer,full stop

[@ellek8689]

The Trump White House didn't deserve any respect. His Press Secretaries were constantly liars. And the press is hardly respectful. HIPPA laws protect citizens medical information. So noone has a right to know what people were treated by the doctor at the White House. We got the information about Biden. It's unlawful and inappropriate for anyone to reveal who else might have seen the doctor, let alone been treated for Parkinsons.

[@xxBrent87xx]

It’s a simple question. Yes or no did they come for the president. Damn.

[@Mr.HondaMoto]

That part of the question is simple.

[@NickBoercker-hu7xs]

They definitely did

[@attinavan947]

So, she confirmed he had not seen anyone for testing but he did say he was checked for covid and a lung infection, how was that done over a phone conversation? Really confused cause he said it was a bad night and he didn't blame anyone.

[@Cthomas5678]

Yep he said he is checked every day!! lol and was tested for covid etc and checked his blood to see if he had an infection

[@cindy-jc2do]

AND HE BLAMES TRUMP FOR LYING. HOW DID THIS PERSON GET IN WH

[@keepinitreal2908]

TRUMP.LOL!

[@philipvonwrede8487]

How many times this week do you think she swears to herself.

[@idrinkfernet]

How many times? Yes.

[@surferbri5346]

Probably nowhere close to as much as we swear at her

[@Goodegg.]

This woman is a waste of taxpayers dollars The more she blinks the bigger the lie!!!!!!!

[@Punch240]

I'm almost willing to bet you're not even a taxpayer 😂

[@monteblanc1622]

That's actually not how that works.

[@Goodegg.]

@@Punch240 I bet I’ve paid more taxes than You 😝💪

[@Goodegg.]

@@monteblanc1622 how does it work??????

[@Punch240]

@@Goodegg. Sounds kinda trumpian! Don't believe you

[@juanchocostone]

He's getting replaced 100%

[@zherin2063]

KJP is.

[@MichaelDeHaven]

Nope, apparently only God knows better than our president. So unless he thinks he sees God, I think we're stuck with him.

[@Mr.HondaMoto]

​@@zherin2063 Nah she's still doing well being the shield. This is crap show is all on the Biden family for transparency.

[@user-rt4ct6tq3r]

Yep by Trump! MAGA 2024!!!

[@ThePianoMan1953]

I heard people (claiming to be God) call the White House daily telling him to step aside. 👏👏🤣🤣

[@johnedward8352]

Forget his candidacy, he shouldnt be president at all. 25th Amendment. This is insane.

[@paulbrodie6085]

When people are asking if the president has had a stroke you know he’s got problems

[@mariachambers646]

Answer the dam question you not answering what they are asking you

[@leedex]

Should she just say, that Joe has dementia 😂

[@Jdksejejxnxndnd]

​@@leedex😂😂😂😂

[@ThePianoMan1953]

The democrats have really painted themselves into a corner! That's the result of putting people into "positions" that are not based on performance.

[@jdw3828]

She is the ABSOLUTE WORST in history

[@The716_]

She's saying what she's told to say

[@Punch240]

Second only to Sarah Huckabee😂

[@imobile108]

Biden appointed

[@gasmasl14]

She’s literally saying we don’t have access to good health care. This lady is wild

[@charleshowd9784]

Just lies. That's all she gives is lies. Don't say the doctors' names are just what their specialty is?

[@avilehrer9030]

I feel bad for her. Forced to lie to the world by the leader of the free world.

[@StonesAndSand]

LGBTQ: "Let's Get Biden To Quit!"

[@SeeLisaSmile]

How dare she DEMAND respect while DISRESPECTING these reporters on a daily basis. She never answers a direct question with a direct answer. She is the WORST, most egomaniacal, narcissistic, lying White House press secretary EVER!

[@ellek8689]

Sure. And Sean Spicer was a genius. and Huckabee Sanders didn't constantly lie and obfuscate. I laugh at your comment.

[@user-jd1ly8hz7f]

@@ellek8689they got nothing on the toilet brush, come on now😂😂 she has consistently for four years (with most media on her side for most of it mind you) not answered direct questions. Not even hard questions at that. Like bipartisan level questions. “Hey is the sky blue”. “Well ya see if we look at HIS successes, what HE has accomplished, after the previous administration…..”. That’s an answer I’ve heard her give to about 100 different questions and that’s so unfortunately not exaggerating…

[@gretam3260]

WH needs to be transparent and honest with the public, they are not!

[@BillyO45]

The Netflix documentary is gonna be wild

[@tonytwotone7030]

She is a professional scam artist😅..

[@Punch240]

Yeah, I wonder if she's got any NFTs, sneakers, or Bibles for sale?😂

[@lionmakunga6715]

This woman is a very good lier. Her job is to lie as much as possible..

[@chrisjenkins203]

She’s gotten much better at it, with all the practice she’s had.

[@ThePianoMan1953]

These people (there are many) believe it is just fine to lie to Americans because they will be better off not knowing the truth.

[@cindy-jc2do]

"THE LADY DOST PROTEST TO MUCH"

[@keepinitreal2908]

Verbal check in? How does a Doctor check your body over the phone? Thats ridiculous!!

[@rioverde1597]

Since when is a matter of national security the names of doctors who attend the president? 🧐

[@dogsavethequeen7689]

I actually feel sorry for her. It must be physically and emotionally exhausting having to constantly tell ridiculous lies with a straight face.

[@manuela9671]

I also wonder, she is a respectable person who does her job very good, yet we know it is always the small people who get the blame, never the boss. She is not in charge, she only has to say the things they tell her to say.

[@robinsmith8846]

All the orange guy did was lie and sell out his Presidency. Goya beans on the Resolute desk? He was , is and always will be just an embarrassment to the country.

[@mariachambers646]

I feel sorry for you lady you are lying through your teeth, blink blink

[@schnioula]

Very diplomatic answer, but voters deserve the truth!

[@davidmccarthy6061]

Why? Please document your medical history here for us.

[@imobile108]

As Biden keeps hiding, the answer is clear

[@madamebutterfly851]

Diplomatic answer? How? She was abusive and disgonest.

[@mariachambers646]

Stop making excuses and answer the question nobody ask you for the doctors names

[@VgAce135]

That is exactly what they were asking! Over and over and over again.

[@janeharkins3571]

Wow they are covering up more than we know.

[@o13sweetboy]

Then why do the conference in the first place then if there are security protocols that you have to adhere by that prevents you from saying anything???🤔😑 sounds like a big false cover up. Most people are not stupid.

[@ThePianoMan1953]

Oooooo, all of a sudden, the press corps is "outraged" that the press secretary is, maybe, not being transparent and giving them the straight truth. 🤣🤣Where was their outrage for the past three and a half years?

[@swavekbu4959]

Peter Ducey must feel like he's in a parallel universe.

[@Cthomas5678]

We’ll all know the truth eventually when a doctor or housekeeper writes all about Everything we’re see now it’ll be what we’ve seen and know was the truth 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@ladysun7965]

We should be asking if he's able to hold office right now. This is ridiculous. He should resign.

[@johnsolberg5611]

He recently said he will beat trump again in 2020!

[@susanabrown1736]

@@johnsolberg5611 😂😂😂😂

[@leonblack2651]

Well, he did beat Medicare

[@VgAce135]

what about trump? Shouldn't he step down too? He's admitted to taking two cognitive tests and "aceing" them. Biden's doctors have never told him to take a cognitive test while trump has already taken two!

[@1232lyft]

@@leonblack2651guys he’s doing his goodest ok it’s the goodest job he can do that’s all that matters 😂

[@eb4661]

What is the condition then, just age?!

[@keister1169]

He needs to drop out of the race.

[@leedex]

But that’s not very democratic, when he already got the nomination. The democrats are running to save the democracy.

[@SW-zx3op]

@4:45 *Here's the name she wont share (and the reason why she avoided the question)* Dr. Kevin Cannard, a top neurologist from Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, DC, ... Who in February 2020 made a series of donations to Joe Biden's presidential campaign This information is from the Federal Election Commission.

[@stevereed8786]

She goes to this elaborate detailed explanation to sidestep the answer by a bombastic bowl of bull.

[@gathrightcrystal]

Yall better call agent Hunter and get permission

[@ThePianoMan1953]

Hunter's the smartest man Joe knows!

[@gathrightcrystal]

@@ThePianoMan1953 that's Joe's problem. Now the smartest guy can replace my damn house and return my hat

[@ThePianoMan1953]

@@gathrightcrystal Ole' Joe did alright for himself. Only in America can you be in the bottom of your class, become a Senator, VP and President all the while, becoming incredibly rich with beachfront property. The second term in the WH is just icing on the cake of vanity.

[@ThePianoMan1953]

@@gathrightcrystal Ole' Joe did alright for himself. Only in America can you be in the bottom of your class, become a Senator, VP and President all the while, becoming incredibly rich with beachfront property. The second term in the WH is just icing on the cake of vanity.

[@ThePianoMan1953]

@@gathrightcrystal Ole' Joe did alright for himself. Bottom of his class, became a Senator, VP and President.

[@matosr1419]

There are many things going on in the White House that most of us don't understand. A good example is why they have such an incompetent , rude and obnoxious press secretary.

[@grubhubguy9629]

She is such a liar it’s pathetic. 2 years ago everting is “fine”. And now she’s trying to backtrack to make up for her lies? Pathetic.

[@tammyd7785]

Trump needs to get on here and say how many times he saw the doctors while he was in the White House and put it into this rhetoric

[@evan258]

Honestly Trump really doesnt have to do much, Democrats in fighting, denying reality, gaslighting or lying about Biden daily is what is destroying Biden's campaign. Hell at the debate Trump showed empathy cause he was much less brutal then before against Biden.

[@Punch240]

​@@evan258empathy? Trump? They don't mix Satan is incapable of such😂

[@tonytrotta9322]

The Wizard of Oz is in Charge of the White House!

[@darryllibby98]

She isn't giving out doctors name because there is no doctor!!!!!

[@christinelynn2000]

Lie, after lie, after lie!

[@maryhoward4219]

All persons in military- or governmental service can be fired and loose their retirement! Duh! So physician will “co operate”. This is a fact. I can not say more….

[@paulsorensen6643]

Biden needs to be at these briefings, To tell the American people whats going on. This lady never answers any questions about Bidens' declining health concerns.

[@YourSecretIsSafeWithMe]

Why is Biden’s MyChart? This will settle all the medical questions.

[@RagnarRedb3ard]

Why not just have Biden come to the press conference and answer some questions? Trump used to do that all the time

[@NOC1TIME]

He can't dance and would fall, Again. The Biden shuffle is out. Attempting the Potomac two step would end badly.

[@schorschgaggo1601]

Thats the result of "Hire more women and make sure they are black, qualifications play absolutely no role!"

[@MT-dh2tr]

This liar is really annoying!

[@mtrproject-hardrock]

She speaks to her press corps as though they are children. So condescending

[@TheNameisPlissken1981]

Karine Jean Repair? Now that's funny!

[@alexg5457]

The toilet brush is lying again. 🤥

[@rioverde1597]

This lady doesn’t know how to lie

[@JDQEntity]

Geezuz... How much more do we need to put up with the White House Press Secretary (who is soon being replaced)? Joe is stepping down. These major actions don't need to be covered over and over. No one needs to be in that room. Pay this no mind, it is THAT simple. Over and out, thank you.

[@darryllibby98]

Doctor just had a few words for joe Biden....."what do you want me to write on here joe?....and please make the check out to cash......

[@timothymcgill1577]

Soooooooo he didn't get checked for the vid lol hahahahaha he's just nuts 🤣

[@SamA-yf7up]

It's inappropriate she's getting upset and not being honest

[@richie1720]

She's saying active duty personnel get seen by the specialist doctor at the Whitehouse and not at walter Reed. Seems the neurologist have a schedule at the Whitehouse for military personnel

[@MartzBeatz]

At this point the whole world know his mind is almost blank... leave the dude alone, let him go fishing or something...

[@totalitariantv1725]

LOL!! Must be a tough job to lie for someone else's lies while pretending you are not lying to us, which makes you a liar too!! So much lying going on can't keep up.. I'm sure the job pays well though and has great benefits!!!🤣😂😅

[@maryhoward4219]

Check in by phone couple of times a week? Liar!

[@tammyd7785]

Home health care needs right elderly abuse is what is really going on should not be in the white house he should be some where enjoying life

[@TheTruthTheSadTruth]

Woke up lying....went to bed lying....and lied in between

[@swavekbu4959]

Ed woke up today and decided he's going to be a REAL journalist. Kudos to him!

[@yves3560]

Anyone can do her job, just learn a few words by heart and mumble on. "We have always been absolutely clear about this." "We have said many times before..." "I will not answer that question." "Look, *sigh* that is absolutely irrelevant and I will not go down that path."

[@markrossington6884]

Evasion 101

[@doogiehowser4481]

She's got that Whitney Houston "crack is whack" thing going on.

[@swavekbu4959]

1st time in 3 years the press is actually doing their job. I can hardly believe it.

[@Nonyobiz]

With all due respect to all press secretaries of the President: defend the position of the President, no matter what.

[@denisesiddon7241]

He's elderly and unwell. Why still put him through this for another possible 4 years? Replace him

[@dianalamm9938]

She thinks to hard for her answers

[@bethanyhealy4989]

I think they should check his pulse every day at least.

[@TaoStein]

The press core is starting to realize they've been played for fools

[@jackdavis8701]

How is that a security issue?????

[@stilokaydiaz]

Does anyone believes what they say? Stop lying to us! They should all be fired. Remember, you work for us. A little humility would be nice!

[@chrisjenkins203]

Got it KJP! It wasn’t “top of mind” 🙄

[@tripletmeista]

Haven’t kept up with the news since she became his press secretary, and wooow this job has taken a toll on her. she looks so stressed and even on adder-all or something

[@TheClassicQ]

Yikes, I would never want her job!

[@flowersflowers5070]

She is so full of it

[@FirstyPaul]

He can schedule another physical release the report to the general public and all this will go away.

[@pcd1377]

5:50 Gaslighting-101... Un.Real.

[@yatyas311]

She is just the worst......

[@alm-to2pz]

If Joe is healthy, why the doctor visited WH 8 times in the past 8 months? For what? Can WH release audio for all those 8 visits?

[@shellysmom7002]

Any other employee in that building would loose their clearance/ be medically discharged…. We are not stupid.

[@humperdinkmagillacuttyiii4004]

KJP should be a part of GloboGym with all that dodging she's doing.

[@kurtbaldwin6984]

This is so surreal.🤦

[@Jagu1986]

It’s like watching Obama with a wig . She learns from her master very well

[@Punch240]

Yeah NOBODY does it better, except TRUMP and his administration 😂

[@leedex]

@@Punch240of course they should do better. This is the journalists they faces every day for 4 years…

[@Uncursable493]

Obama single handedly brought back the nations economy, saved the auto industry and gave us healthcare all while being fought tooth and nail every step of the way without one scandal. Yet he's still slandered chiefly for one reason. So glad to know that shortly the Lord is going to get rid of the spirit that drives you and your kind FOREVER! COME LORD JESUS

[@user-bl7de3pj9i]

That's what the press sact supposed to deliver every single event ... xe’s done what xe’s supposed to get done. Good work!

[@damham5689]

You have to give this Whitehouse credit, even under intense scrutiny they keep having pressers. Unlike the Trump Whitehouse that ended pressers and had tantrums.

[@manuela9671]

true as well. And I respect her very much. And we don't want names to be made public, that is not the issue anyway , but interesting they take such a long time, during a "timed" presser, to dance around the same dead issue like the names they won't give away as if there is no tomorrow. It is as if any deflection is welcome to them so they won't have to go into the problematic issue again...

[@chrisjenkins203]

I like Peter Doocy just sitting there while the people around him handle his light work. 😂

[@timothymcgill1577]

Shouldn't military personnel / the commander in chief be seen by the VA health care system.

[@redfan3977]

Yes this is a bs explanation from the Mop

[@yatyas311]

No military never see the VA. VA it for Veterans. No idea what twho the president sees but Def not VA

[@Teonproductions]

I feel bad for her, she gotta be stressed 😂

[@yatyas311]

She is just the worst. She definitely deserves the BS award!

[@redfan3977]

Can’t believe I missed Parkinson’s Disease I was so hellbent Biden had dementia, but all along he had Parkinson’s

[@commonsense6611]

Parkinson's symptoms fit, as does the development of secondary dementia symptoms.