Biden’s High-Stakes NATO News Conference, Analyzed | WSJ

WSJ's Annie Linskey analyzes President Biden's NATO news conference performance and whether it will quell the growing contingent of Democratic lawmakers calling on him to withdraw from the 2024 race. Photo: Jacquelyn Martin/AP
Chapters:
0:00 Biden’s closely watched press conference
0:56 Mixing up Trump and Harris
1:13 Foreign policy
1:39 Concerns over his health
2:06 Remaining defiant
2:36 Democratic Party in disarray
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[@Animalstyle69]

If my dad who is a couple years younger acted like this, I would take his car keys away

[@angryox3102]

My father had early onset dementia at age 61, Biden’s behavior and speech patterns remind me me so much of my father. I took his keys and guns. Biden doesn’t need to be president today, and he’s clearly incapable of being president for the next 4 years.

[@iamsaved7]

Importantly, no psychiatrist or neurologist would support you in declaring him incompetent. You need to look for a statement from the APA, not the DMV.

[@amitsunoko7270]

Biden doesn't have to drive. He has people to do the legwork. He just needs to be a statesman and with advisors make decisions. Which he still can do. Joe Biden at any age will still be better than a Trump disaster presidency.

[@ronald3836]

@@iamsaved7 maybe car keys have to be taken away before the APA has issued a statement.

[@fenderblue9485]

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[@bringbackthefiretv495]

Its not okay for us. He's selfish. He's not president for himself he is supposed to be doing it for the Country.

[@fenderblue9485]

Nice to know you support Project 2025 when you surrender your rights and freedoms.

[@John-hg3zd]

He won the primaries and his condition now is the same as a year ago. Amazing how democracy is just thrown out the window by so many democrats. Trump 2024

[@bngr_bngr]

@@John-hg3zdwho is actually in control of the White House. The Wall Street Journal has reported that the generals are running the military without input from the WH.

[@waterwingsmusic]

@@John-hg3zdDemocrats were not given a choice. Biden ran essentially unopposed in the primary. None of the real contenders ran in the primary. Biden stepping down would allow them Dems to actually chose a candidate, instead of having one forced on them the way Biden was.

[@orion6372]

Selfish with a savior complex. He should be setting up VP Harris and a young, complement running mate for her. THAT is the future.

[@markmierzejewsky9534]

Jill should be ashamed of herself letting her husband be humiliated daily for the whole world to see. He belongs in a Nursing home not in the WH.

[@Hawaiianstyle-dz4xb]

Considering what kind of a man he is, you never know what he is capable of behind close doors….. Maybe that’s her twisted way of getting back at him….. Like they say “There is nothing more dangerous than a woman’s scorn”

[@TammyBistarkey]

So funny that she's so proud to be called "Dr Jill" . Should be Dr Frankenstein 😂.

[@TomNook.]

President Jill, surely

[@rynnykitty6945]

Jill is humiliating the entire country! This is shameful!

[@jimreilly917]

He IS in a nursing home. The WHhas now become the most secure, expensive, exclusive nursing home on earth.

[@Bebo-py3vp]

He called Zelensky “President Putin”. Oh yeah, he’s sharp alright. LOL

[@dondahighhh12]

and Trump calls Biden "Obama" so what

[@booqueefious2230]

​@dondahighhh12 Biden is essentially Obamas 3rd term. Its a little different

[@skeeterhawk7076]

​@dondahighhh12 he also said trump was his vp! Haha same speech.

[@adambomb8324]

Sharp as a marble

[@Deez_Nubz]

@@booqueefious2230Still believe Nicky Haley is Nancy Pelosi? Lol

[@miadavis-j5w]

They all knew .. and lied to us

[@johnkla7866]

Of course, the corrupt corporate media decides public opinion and when it was time to turn on Biden...

[@snowglade1]

There were no strong moments WSJ. This wasn’t an analysis piece, it was opinion.

[@philip2205]

Lol, it was a strong performance for Sleepy Ol' Joe anyway

[@jimhammer6702]

​@@philip2205The bar is low, but at least Trump is his VP

[@jimhammer6702]

She inadvertently blew her cover, when she said that she was getting texts from Democratic donors, during the speech.

[@BrianErwin]

so, it's okay to have "really good moments" in the most important job in our nation. yet, if your drawer is short at mcdonald's, you're fired

[@StoicS4m0r41]

Right? The reporters and news agencies don't hide their biases anymore... it's crazy

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[@Brandonsux2024]

Two words that best described last night. Train Wreck!! I learned Trump is Joe's female VP and Putin is Ukraine's president !

[@Cha-y412]

Unscripted? I have a list of reporters to call on... 😅

[@syllawblood]

No shot they didn't pick Biden friendly and literally people from his first campaign (i.e. loyal hold overs)

[@Sobie1]

@QLHOOQJoe Biden

[@OldOneTooth]

Yeah he didn't answer questions either just rehashed some well drilled talking points on past achievements.

[@Maneatingtomato]

They're talking about this like this didn't happen before that debate I mean the lack of awareness. Joe needs to rest he's D-O-N-E Done for.

[@thijsjong]

It is not lack of awareness. It is denial. They have been covering this up for years.

[@AL-lh2ht]

Said the Russian.

[@taylort8674]

Yeah - very curious "week of revelation" for them, for sure

[@Maneatingtomato]

@@AL-lh2ht Lol that's the best you got a Russian op? I'm a Filipino man just giving an opinion in a seemingly obvious decline of Joe Biden, this didn't happen today, yesterday, or a week ago this was happening years before he was president

[@Maneatingtomato]

@@taylort8674 yeah revelation that TOOK 3 years for them to realize it's insane

[@86kickass]

Who’s idea was to even let him run again 😭

[@hattmarvey1989]

He's got "the runs" again?

[@Sobie1]

it’s more of a, gentle shamble than a run

[@thijsjong]

Obama

[@michaelayeni177]

pelosi

[@workingman-xl6xh]

Hunter needs a pardon for the tax evasion charges after the September trial

[@ZippedWheat88]

To still have that many fumbles during a rehearsed speech is ridiculous.

[@NoName-ml5yk]

Age is brutal

[@Sobie1]

Poor biden needs to get his rest

[@Dr-Manhattan]

When your priorities shift from trying to be the best possible candidate for the job, irrespective of subjective opinion - to trying to win the race - ultimately to just making sure your opponent loses the race, the you’ve lost sight of the objective.

[@dawg4135]

Did we watch the same thing?

[@ronald3836]

President Biden, there is no way you can win.

[@Observe33]

Let's hope.

[@eduardogardin879]

I am afraid that he might win since people are not voting for him but against Trump

[@brotalnia]

His ego is too big to admit that and drop out.

[@woodardkingsbury1648]

He said trump was going to win when he ment himself 😂

[@ronald3836]

@@eduardogardin879 but more people will vote against Trump if the Democrat have someone serious to offer.

[@derekg8751]

You mentioned he had strong moments…. MSNBC said he had strong moments. I watched the entire press conference and never saw anything remotely close to strong.

[@Sobie1]

same

[@Sobie1]

Same

[@DistrustHumanz]

When old people can no longer control the world, they will destroy it out of petty bitterness.

[@martymuniz4426]

Or their diapers 😂😂😂

[@Sobie1]

before 8pm bedtime

[@rebeccaberry9740]

It took a lot of effort for him to look partially alive, he’s straining his voice to speak louder, still confused and slurring words; trying keep his eyes wide open, trying to move his hands more so he doesn’t look so stiff… sad

[@JA-ed1tj]

Biden spoke his first sentence on the debate stage. I then said to my husband, "he has a cold"! He still has a virus, yet he's getting out there everyday working.

[@roberthowey7848]

I didn't know President Biden vice was Donald Trump, when did that happen?

[@erinbsullivan444]

Omg! He needs to step down!🤦🏼‍♀️🤣

[@LIFENFLIGHT]

It’s insane to have this man in control of the nukes

[@mrfredcoletta]

He's not in control. I hope you don't really believe that.

[@taylort8674]

@@mrfredcoletta Uhhh... The commander in chief absolutely has control over nukes. Ever hear of the atomic football and black book?

[@markthornton7347]

this reporter is not very aware

[@Valinder]

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[@Animalstyle69]

I think so too, but your criticism lacks substance. You’re gonna say something like that you should maybe make an actual argument😊

[@stevemoore1148]

@@Animalstyle69Clearly the reporter stated that Biden had moments that he was sharp. Apparently to this reporter, that means Biden was able to complete one sentence without tripping over his thoughts. Do you agree?

[@seanhall4098]

2 out of 10 sentences isn't bad I guess.... this is the world stage too. Not good for dems outlook.

[@eduardogardin879]

don't keep thinking these reporters are not aware. We've known for years that they are playing defense for The Democrats

[@derekg8751]

Couldn’t remember the 2nd question every single time he was asked a 2 part question….

[@Ritzbitz141]

“Calmed down nervous democrats”? These other dems must also have dementia.

[@wonderwhen]

I'd like to see this video in full with no cuts

[@DoctorSwagatron]

It’s available on their channel

[@everettjohnson4498]

Watch it then.

[@broadcastmyself77]

Watch it 😂

[@innerDialectic]

Great! No one is stopping you

[@briannielsen5986]

Wonder what her political party of choice is?

[@sax5055]

Before the Debate, I would have said Republican. But now, it’s not so cut and dried. Maybe she actually wants a President for her party that we don’t feel the need to examine cognition as a necessary skill. I’m over 70 and I don’t ever remember a high level politician that has ever been this close to not being lucid. We’ll, except Fetterman, but he had a stroke. NY voted him into office anyway. Good ole’ NY. We can always count on them to vote in the most unqualified candidates. Maybe they can redeem themselves this election. Doubt it.

[@jokejoker4752]

He isn’t controlling USA, the reasons hate trump is he isn’t fellow deep state but he wants what USA people especially those voted him want do

[@jasonrock2804]

Why does he whisper like that? Yuk!

[@geraldlindenberg1000]

As a European I really feel sorry for this man who obviously isn´t capable of recognizing his own mental state. In a real democracy it must be possible to replace a person if he or she is no longer capable of holding an office - even if he or she stubbornly refuses to retreat. The USA needs a democratic revolution - it must be possible to overcome the two party system which doesn´t give the U.S. population real choices between different alternatives!

[@heroblok6]

He does recognize it, they all do. They have been gaslighting Americans and the world with this show. They aren't stupid, he was their biggest chance to take down trump. They're literally using him as a puppet these past years. Kinda feel bad for the guy.

[@robertconville6269]

He has been worthless his entire political career!

[@iamsaved7]

Could you please define "worthy" so that your statement actually makes sense?

[@amitsunoko7270]

lol 🤡

[@laramaui4114]

Your question is irrelevant.

[@terryporche9059]

@@iamsaved7A COMPLETE FAILURE , NOT ONLY IN HIS CAREER BUT AS HUMAN BEING. ASK HIS DAUGHTER

[@kevinjenner9502]

He regrets voting for the illegal invasion of Iraq?

[@Sbxallday]

The press conference was scripted with hand picked "journalists". He was reading his answers 😂😂😂

[@slicknmean]

Where the proof at? Id love to read more about this

[@Sbxallday]

@@slicknmean Did you not watch the press conference?

[@arpaddanos9416]

@@Sbxallday So you really can't tell the difference between something scripted and a person speaking their thoughts naturally. Well that's people for you, we're certainly not the smartest are we

[@LIFENFLIGHT]

Whispering Joe

[@laramaui4114]

"Going to bed at midnight" 😂😂😂 No one, no one believes his speech writer.

[@tigerlily5318]

It is criminal to make him go through all this! He could not answer or remember to answer questions all his answers were CONFABULATION!! please read about it

[@guar67]

At least his butt's been wiped.

[@DuxburyGolec]

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[@user-nc1kr3tb3v]

Excuse me for real?, how is that possible? I have been struggling financially. How was that possible?

[@user-nc1kr3tb3v]

What is it you do?

[@DuxburyGolec]

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[@DuxburyGolec]

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[@DuxburyGolec]

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[@carlspencer6753]

Hes not going anywhere. Lefists doing their best to elect trump again

[@Sobie1]

Biden’s ego is going to get trump elected. “me me me” give me a break and pass the torch

[@taylort8674]

@@Sobie1So you want Kamalamadingdong?

[@matthougas928]

This is a sadly forced glazing of a man who deserves to quietly retire. Just say it like it is, it's time.

[@GodofWarChuka]

President Trump 2024!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mattd5147]

Apparently Putin was at this meeting! Brandon himself said so.

[@Moses2elecboog]

Remember that time Winston Churchill was addressing FDR and called him Hitler by accident

[@fauxbro1983]

Well FDR was a tyrant

[@86kickass]

Source?

[@franklinholt8054]

​@@86kickass ITS SARCASM BUD

[@Moses2elecboog]

@@franklinholt8054 He’s clearly making a joke about the state of journalism

[@Sobie1]

Joe needs to rest 🛌

[@terryfreeman1018]

People still don't get it. He's screwed us more than Trump can bring us out of.

[@syllawblood]

You underestimate how powerful Trump has become.

[@NoName-ml5yk]

He has not

[@terryfreeman1018]

@@syllawblood I hope you are right.

[@redcharm6173]

So heart breaking 💔. Let the man go rest and live out his life. Get us a new candidate already. Shameful.

[@JaySelvanto]

Trump 2024!

[@brittonthompson4869]

This wasn't a press conference,it was all about NATO

[@NoName-ml5yk]

He took questions at the end

[@lindaclelland-hill7188]

Retire like other senior citizens have done!!

[@kathyjordan3255]

What about America?

[@TheRadioAteMyTV]

A) He slurs almost every word - he didn't slur nearly at all 1 year ago. B) He lost his train of thought and withered down to "anyways" over 9 times in the one hour. C) He said, "the idea" over far more than a half a dozen times in one hour. D) He couldn't remember who Trump and Harris were. E) He couldn't remember who the commander in chief is. F) He started an hour late, and went 60 minutes instead of the promised 90. G) He began by reading the teleprompter for a prepared speech, eating up several minutes in the conference that was supposed to be "unscripted". H) He told everyone and showed them, he had a list of reporters he was told to use for calling on reporters and then stuck to that list, in a what was promised to be an unscripted event. Name a single place he does that in a job interview for any job at all in America - apparently besides being the leader of the free world - and then he gets the job.

[@shreyas6558]

Jill should be charged with elder abuse, this is sad to see. She could have let him step down graciously considering the reality of the situation rather than democrats or the voters throw him out unceremoniously

[@KiniAlohaGuy]

This seems more of a fatal diagnosis than an objective analysis. Stage level: denial.

[@bngr_bngr]

Why was he yelling while giving answers? He scared me.

[@RM-el3gw]

jfc how much longer will it take him to just accept reality... Even finishing his term is going to be rough for him. He might not even survive a second term.

[@rfi-cryptolab4251]

This is just a sick and cruel joke at this point.

[@arc4055]

Is it just me or do all other folks who see these videos also realize WSJ's soft spot for the Dems. If any republican candidate was this bad you media folks would be out on the streets with pitchforks.

[@markmierzejewsky9534]

You don’t see republicans turning on their candidate! FJB!! 😮

[@mikemiz1393]

TRUMP 2024!💯💯 this Brandon and his administration are FINISHED!!!!!

[@nickshultz42069]

This is the best America has to offer?

[@81DaddyMac]

Can someone please tell me what he's looking at?

[@musicvault9137]

The cope here is wild

[@martymuniz4426]

Those working hours of his are a complete lie. 7-12:00 midnight 😂😂😂

[@debT1068]

This is elder abuse. Trump 2024

[@tinaxxxx2513]

Disgrace

[@Jay-hr3rh]

"He has deep knowledge of foreign policies." Then, why does he suck at it?

[@recentlyretired]

Yes definitely calmed me down 😂so he introduced Zelenskyy as Putin 😂

[@kevinnosx9]

I think Vice President Trump should take over.

[@cindybrake8437]

Never forget who owns the WSJ

[@modifiedcontent]

What a tone-deaf softball "analysis"...

[@williamhenry9705]

"Aside from turning you orange Mr. President what do you think of your new drugs?"

[@jenniferevans4933]

Just think everyone that has passed away will be voting for him in November

[@lizzieb6311]

He “calmed down” the most nervous Democrats. WOW! What a LOW FING BAR they require for the MOST POWERFUL MAN in the free world! 😂😂😂😂

[@robertmanley2687]

I love the creepy whisper as he kisses the microphone

[@slipperedlobster]

ewwwwwwww....

[@angelcitygirl]

$90 billion pulled from Pac says more than anything. Game over.

[@rusty358]

Biden's statement about wanting Ukraine to join NATO is the most inflammatory remark toward Russia. Very irresponsible!

[@quackiller12]

why is the child sniffer even an option

[@needmorecowbell6895]

The Republican convention is going to be doctor after doctor speaking about Biden's age and health.

[@garryw.robertsmusicandmore2359]

I really don't think it's a good idea to have a President this old; in the late 70's and 80's. We really need a Constitutional Amendment that places an upper age limit on the Presidency.

[@ghettosapien1392]

I support Biden's continued campaign. I'm not in favor of his future presidency. 😅 Trump 2024!

[@calidecali]

Change his diaper and call it a night 😂😂

[@kineticenergy1085]

Fair analysis: with the teleprompter he still slurred, when the questions started, catastrophic 🤦🏽‍♂️ never answered actual questions, rambled on and about random things and still couldn’t even stay on track with those etc etc . THATS the fair assessment

[@trongvu1018]

"is going to shift attention from biden and onto Trump" Man this aged like fine wine

[@ClappOnUpp]

"calmed down"???? Am I in the multiverse 😮😮😮

[@MrQuicksclass]

This is so American: never knowing when to give up. 🤔

[@jimhammer6702]

If you have Democratic donors texting you, then how can you make any unbiased reporting 🤔

[@kmeccat]

If I never hear that creepy whisper again, or hear that Hilteresque screaming, or have to see that fake, evil smile, it'll be too soon

[@eduardogardin879]

His age has now become the excuse for his bad governance and incompetence I have known plenty of 80 and 90 year olds very lucid and in command.

[@paulettepoole5476]

WE ARE SOLD OUT TO VOTING FOR PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN NO MATTER WHAT 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@richierich440007]

Trump 2024 💙🤍❤️🫡

[@vincestapels2022]

81 Million votes...? 😅😂😅😂

[@blackbhoza]

Death and old age are inevitable, such is life.

[@djp1234]

Doesn't mean anything for the election. We're voting against Trump no matter who's in that seat.

[@povertyspec9651]

Anything to keep your handouts rolling in!

[@djp1234]

@@povertyspec9651 where do I sign up for these handouts?

[@speaktruth8739]

10x worse behind closed doors

[@DavidBauer-iv9yw]

Is Dr Jill a doctor of psycho hypnosis it's definitely not working for me

[@TuxBearlux]

All Senior Citizens in Nursing Homes 🏠 are eligible to run as a candidate for presidential election 😂

[@carturnerautomotiveturntab6564]

what a puff piece. would he be allowed to run a single listed company?

[@apusapus71]

If only he would forget where he lives.

[@benjaminattwell1430]

I wouldn’t say he “calmed down the most nervous” I’d say he calmed down the LEAST nervous.

[@bobiel9048]

Vote for Life, not for Death.

[@leedex]

According to Joe. He is the first black woman President and his Vice President is Trump. And Putin is the President of Ukraine 😂

[@brucejohnson7203]

These are truly terrifying times we have a president who refuses to step away who is obviously ill Why is he allowed to continue on? Are we to wait until he says or does something to put the country and our lives at risk?

[@justinojustino5953]

Well the former guy does not give hope either, he did put lives at risk. I wonder how many people drank bleach or try to? Plus going on record and saying the exact opposite that doctors were saying. I know doctors are not 100% right all the time but they do take oath to do what’s best for their patients.

[@jeffstein3267]

Remember he has the nuclear suitcase 💀

[@brucejohnson7203]

Good point so why isn’t there a system in place to prevent or backtrack on some of the issues so we’re just supposed to sit by and pray that a disaster doesn’t happen

[@brucejohnson7203]

It is my hope that the President of the United States Puts his country and his people first I had hoped that our current president would be that kind of leader sadly he is in decline and remains in power which I find to be very disturbing I would have loved nothing more then to see him have an amazing presidency and now I worry for our very existence

[@brucejohnson7203]

@@jeffstein3267 😳

[@brittonthompson4869]

He knows how to screw up world affairs

[@workingman-xl6xh]

Why does he require preplanned reporters to call on? Trump never does that.