White House says Biden doesn't have Alzheimer's

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre shot down a reporter's question asking whether President Biden has Alzheimer's disease or dementia following his lackluster performance during Thursday's debate against former President Donald Trump. Jean-Pierre on Tuesday held the first White House briefing since the debate.
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[@Riclmnopp]

Ignore your lying eyes and ears and believe us, the government.

[@FirstnameLas-td2bs]

Just you believe trumps lies

[@dontewashington3250]

She’s a terrible liar.

[@FirstnameLas-td2bs]

Like trump

[@jzen1455]

She may not be lying and Biden likely doesn't have Alzheimer's, but he likely has another form of dementia.

[@carolhurley4086]

As a nurse for 40 years. He most certainly does. He is in the 4th to 5th stages. The way he walks speaks in salad. And he sundowning. And the way he has to be lead of the stage.

[@TankCarlRI]

My maternal grandmother, and mother both developed and passed from Alzheimer's. I was home from before and during my mother's decline. It looks like what my mother went through. I give him 3 years, tops.

[@810Fam]

I watched My great great grandfather do the exact same things when I was 9 years old and he died 2 years later 💯

[@Von819]

@@TankCarlRI I think 3 mos. And that is if they let him rest. He shouldn't be out at night clearly during bouts of sun downers.

[@llnn5112]

You are a nurse NOT A NEUROLOGIST.

[@LicoInvestments]

She wants to keep her job. No matter how unfit she is

[@tomtraynor5384]

125 daze left. Period. Get a resume' going, girl.

[@thereasonableconsumer]

​@tomtraynor5384 her resume be like: greatest liar in history for 4 years in a row.

[@Von819]

@@thereasonableconsumer

[@PharaohsNews]

She’s much more defensive than normal. In body language and in her responses. False smiles, cutting them off mid-question, leaning in and looking off aimlessly. Job is getting much harder lol.

[@144pureVenusian]

Right!

[@brian8616]

THE EMPEROR HAS NO CLOTHES !

[@HumanResource-sp6fg]

He has never had clothes in this case !!!!!!!

[@sierrannomad]

Here just for the comments.

[@Mardasee]

Nobody feels bad for Biden, you think?

[@DUBLINMUG]

I can't belive people are only just now noticing this😮

[@anonymouscoward9410]

Everyone who isn't a democrat has been saying it since like, 2019.

[@apatriotone]

She’s not medically qualified to answer that.

[@XxZeldaxXXxLinkxX]

You only need to be medically qualified to give a diagnosis. There is no diagnosis here. If he hasn't been diagnosed with it formally, then the official answer has to be no.

[@apatriotone]

@@XxZeldaxXXxLinkxX The official answer should AFAIK, no.

[@sweetspirit1541]

Trump certainly has it.

[@disastermaster1413]

@@sweetspirit1541tds?

[@NickBarnhart]

@@XxZeldaxXXxLinkxX You clowns were all medical professionals during Covid... And wrong about it all

[@alooga555]

The name "Karine Jean-Pierre" is becoming synonymous with being a habitual liar. Example: "Hey, don't be a Karine Jean-Pierre."

[@monkeeseemonkeedoo3745]

I mean like a french KAREN.

[@llnn5112]

You are as funny as a shoebox.

[@alooga555]

@@llnn5112 Truth hurts, doesn’t it?

[@miranda457]

Job title: professional liar 🤥

[@chrisyaple5081]

He has DEMENTIA, there IS a difference.

[@michaelsanger7795]

Oh soooooo clever...( slaps Knee )...

[@chrisyaple5081]

@@michaelsanger7795 I wasn't trying to be clever...

[@LightsaberGoBrrrrrr]

@@michaelsanger7795he’s being serious. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia. But it’s different and more serious

[@waki9870]

No one has administered a cognitive test yet, so saying he has dementia is speculative. I don't think he would pass a cognitive test, remembering 5 words for 10 minutes, or counting backwards from 100 subtracting 7. Again all speculations because the test has not been given to him.

[@chrisyaple5081]

@@waki9870 he will not get dementia from taking a test. It exists regardless of any test. Anyone that has had a family member go through it, knows the signs.

[@user-ox8ud9ys9m]

She knows it's over and she's exposed as a lying lady

[@blah21blah22blah23]

I work in healthcare and I can see that he has some early signs of dementia. His walk is a tell tell sign, along with the slowed speech, at times confused look, not being able to form a smooth coherent statement, and the falls he’s taken. During the debate a few times he used numbers to make his point to keep him on track. He also referred to Trump and the republicans as “him and his group”, not as Trump and his party or the republicans. It’s almost as if he forgot who and what ticket he was talking about. It’s really sad to be honest. No one in his camp is going to admit to it especially 4 months away from the election. President Reagan had Alzheimer’s into his second term and started showing signs of it, but no one in his camp admitted to it until years after he left office.

[@Annie-ed1hm]

He doesn't have alzheimers. He has dementia. Meaning hes demented. 😂

[@Windex314]

Nobody: Jean-Pierre: I can’t even keep up with him. These crooks have been gaslighting us for years.

[@NickMate]

Lol he totally has dementia

[@troubledsole9104]

Based on your medical degree and Nuero residency?

[@NickMate]

@@troubledsole9104 based on working with dementia patients.

[@Lily-wk8kv]

@@troubledsole9104no based on common sense Lmfao maybe you have it too if it isn’t blatantly obvious to you.

[@gayealisir5661]

Ok doctor can you explain the signs and symptoms that show Biden has dementia. My aging mother genuinely had it before she passed. Funny how Biden never reminded me of mother as I cared for her in final short and painful years.

[@IndyCrewInNYC]

Makes nearly 200k a year to just sit there and lie all day. Who says crime doesn't pay???

[@Freakybob_Borgpants]

He had two brain aneurysms in 1988, one of which left him unconscious with a brain bleed in a hotel room for four hours. He lost motor-function in the left side of his face and had to relearn how to move that side. They can say whatever he _doesn't_ have, but that was thirty-six years ago and I'm sure it hasn't gotten *better* over time. Food for thought, folks.

[@KatieBellino]

Interesting, that's telling. Could be that it's not dementia per se, but leftover symptoms from that.

[@TheMerFree]

Karinne, STOP telling people how to think about what they witness with their own eyes and ears of the president’s demented behaviors! Start ANSWERING for it.

[@Blade2xtremeFTW]

Im amazed the comment section isn't turned off😅

[@MrDong101]

The media has turned on him.

[@taylorkunz4872]

Early signs? I worked in an Alzheimer’s unit for 6 years. This man is in a progressed state of dementia. These are not early signs.

[@gregschneider4566]

Remember, eat your vegetables do NOT vote for one

[@zhmw]

The 'other guy' has taken cognitive tests. As I am a 67 year old senior citizen, my health insurance requires that I, as well as all senior citizens, take an annual cognitive test. Every politician in Congress 65 years and older should be required by their doctor to take a cognitive test. So, why hasn't 81 year old Joe Biden taken a cognitive test???

[@johnLynch-wb6ds]

Lying Beach!

[@henryhampton4496]

She is a pathological liar. She’s another one that needs to be in prison.

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

@mrsjohnson1743 Not like this. She also violated the Hatch Act yesterday by saying "you should be looking at the other guy," so yes, she should be locked up.

[@disastermaster1413]

03:23 what an uptight, condescending and belittling bfb. So defensive but she is paid to lie and live in denial. I hope you go ask the other guy. That’s like asking Putins press secretary when Putin will end the war. Then she replies I hope you go ask the other guy

[@craigandlillieldred4166]

Just how stupid do you think we are?

[@StalinTheMan0fSteel]

We heard all this horseshit right up to the debate, and what the world saw speaks for itself! The gaslighting is over with.

[@ccbusa05]

I hope she has been saving her money, because in a few months she'll be escorted out of the white house en route to the unemployment line.

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

They're lying.

[@sammyocgirl7411]

the whole knows he has Alzheimer’s...she is trying to hold on to her job

[@hkhilner]

It’s pathetic how KJP just lies through her teeth.

[@mariequiroz1495]

He doesn't have alzheimer he dementia.

[@thorandodin621]

She's a troll

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

@@thorandodin621 She makes the 13th and 19th amendments look like horrific mistakes.

[@samidan91]

You can't Diagnose Alzheimer's until after a person has passed way, but I would say he definitely is showing signs of dementia.😊

[@akrenwinkle]

Of course Alzheimer's is diagnosed when living. Why do people make up things that are so obviously not true? Some sort of childish thrill, fooling the gullible?

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

You clearly don't know anything about Alzheimer's. It is diagnosed when people are still alive all the time.

[@knuclear200x]

@@samidan91 "This person keeps forgetting things. He has......a cold" ❓️❓️❓️

[@MichelleThompson-fv4nj]

Actually you can. My father was…and scans will show significant brain shrinkage…even before the disease takes away an individuals ability to do something so complex as driving. My father drove for several years after his diagnosis. I was there for all of it, the scans, the neurology visits. They can at the very least diagnose dementia.

[@akrenwinkle]

@@MichelleThompson-fv4nj It's funny. I wrote a couple of hours ago, of course you can diagnose it during life; that's when it's diagnosed. But that got censored.

[@itsonlyme4921]

Her Body language tells otherwise

[@madlenmuir5989]

Dementia lady....

[@Pretty_Fly_on_a_White_Guy]

Saying Biden doesn’t have Alzheimer’s is like saying Trump isn’t the world’s most notorious swindler.

[@gomerhanger2285]

does Karine even have access to the Pres? apparently not many do anymore.

[@mFakr2u2]

When The White House becomes The Clown House, full of Clowns

[@bethanyhealy4989]

Didn't they also say that people were editing film to make Joe look senile?

[@efremlee6990]

House of cards

[@tttoms4763]

He has dementia

[@markbranum6073]

He has type 3 diabetes and we are the only country that still calls it Alzheimer’s type 3 Fact check this please And pass it on .

[@mikesercanto9149]

Should Kamala invoke the 25th Amendment now?

[@diogenestheshadow-banned2322]

So like.. don't trust a single thing this administration says? Got it.

[@ohok7525]

💯 Alzheimer's 💯

[@shirleymckinnon6352]

She is Doo la la herself

[@waldo2635]

This chick gets paid so much, she'll say anything. Doesn't have to be true.

[@louie2012ify]

Trump is rejoicing and surely will win with all these comments.

[@susansmith3896]

Come on, man, just tell the truth. Everyone can see it.

[@ronnyvonallmen6892]

“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, and most essential Command”….Orwell

[@cameronhenke593]

1984 is alive and well in the year 2024 i fear ita been goingbon for years

[@tressabowles5817]

Bue he DOES have dimentia!!!!!!!!!

[@jk8839]

Her attitude and behavior speak itself

[@Mardasee]

Biden is not all here!

[@eastern2western]

No alzheimers, but dementia, arthiritis, high cholesterol, diabetes, and 81 years of injuries.

[@quidproquo3933]

well if he’s competent then … the comments he made about the troops and the twelve year girl need to have him removed from office immediately. Disgusting. Swear Harris in now .

[@RICKROCKERTHEORIGIONAL]

Lies lies lies oh the lovely lies.

[@FigsForYou]

White house says "Biden does not drink babies blood." 😂

[@mr.bobatea2691]

they way she said no to the comment about biden haveing dementia was so snarky and uncalled for

[@richardgregwire7754]

BS

[@davebarth8398]

LIAR, LIAR,LIAR,LIAR,LIAR 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bogabrain]

"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your own eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." - George Orwell

[@EarthCitizen3]

The only Press/Media release I want to read is, "I am stepping aside and closing my campaign for re-election. It's time for a new leader to guide this country into a better future, and a more perfect Union."

[@peterkongsted5730]

KJP should go to jail for all those lies.. She should have resigned. There is no excuse.

[@had123ish]

Joey was promised Waffle House waffles.

[@DR-wp6gy]

No, but Parkinson's is a better bet

[@bernlin2000]

Alzheimer's is incredibly hard to diagnose, particularly while the victim is still alive. Biden is clearly unwell, the White House can add any label they want, but "senile" is more than enough to disqualify Biden for a second term, no question at this point. Democrats needs to do their job and recall Biden and nominate someone else (hopefully not Kamala).

[@joelstroud9434]

She has an excuse for everything. The only problem is no one is buying it anymore. Literally NO ONE!

[@user-zx6lf5so4w]

Oh he doesn't? He just said nobody died on his watch? while the dead soldiers of that terrifying Afghanistan withdrawal that were under his care, were being taken of the plane with the American flags draped over their coffins he was busy looking at his watch , this is sick he has alzheimers big time

[@emichin7010]

Sounds like she’s making excuses after excuses.

[@dubliner11046734]

She’s “prevaricating” out of pure 1:53 self interest. She knows better!

[@dewydawn3782]

Is there any way to demand the consequences for her continuous lie?

[@144pureVenusian]

Right on Sista! take the brunt for him 💪🏽 🤦🏽‍♀️ damn

[@draganjevtic3300]

Denial is very common in people who are showing signs of dementia, and their family and friends. They may be unwilling to acknowledge the possibility of dementia and try to find another explanation, such as normal ageing, tiredness, health problems or stress.

[@fotismpalopitas7196]

She knows that it's over and she is going to be fired in the upcoming months.

[@petersullivan218]

At least her hair is fire.

[@knuclear200x]

Why come we keep electing old people?

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

You voted Biden, so stop talking now.

[@knuclear200x]

@superoldgamesaturday3277 the other guy was old too. What choice is there?

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

@@knuclear200x Third party, if you REALLY didn't like either one of them, but again, you did this to yourself by your 2020 vote for FJB.

[@knuclear200x]

@superoldgamesaturday3277 why? They're not going to win anyway. Might as well not vote

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

@@knuclear200x That's your choice.

[@lanigirl01]

I dont believe that for a NY second. My grandmas acted the same way and they both had dementia.

[@monkeeseemonkeedoo3745]

This press lady is so complicit in the rot

[@wtfobiden]

The "BigBoy" needs to go in a permanent time out in his new basement jail cell at gitmo.

[@zackm8399]

So they’re proud of him for not using a teleprompter at Wafflehouse.

[@MelancholyMel1]

Yeah right. I mean......look at him!! Watch him talk!! Cant fool me.

[@Novacasa88]

Wow he spoke unscripted a few times in the past month impressive.

[@nolandclark653]

Notice how they shut down the comments these days when Trump was president comments were always on.😂

[@LuficariusRatspeed]

Weird how she would take things so personally.

[@user-zx6lf5so4w]

His senility has betrayed him over and over again

[@mr.pradorobledo]

Law 31-40 Order #Law&Order

[@pendizzy6352]

She is not listening, she's planning her next words... it turns into WORD SALAD!

[@davidpoole8130]

Yeah how could anyone with alzheimer's have a 6 or 8 handy cap in golf. It doesn't matter how he answers questions it only matters what his handy cap in golf is.

[@edwinvon23]

C.J. Craig is better at this job.

[@reillychristy515]

That cough or clear their throat didn’t happen to it. Hard question was asked.🤔

[@fjsishere]

Wow! They let Joey stay up until 2 o clock at night! Yay Joey! You are a big boy and you “answered all the questions “!

[@innerlocus]

America has the best economy in the world under Biden. -Reid Hoffman

[@Riclmnopp]

I’m sorry this is happening to you.

[@user-oo5pl6io9j]

Gaslighting on this level should be illegal

[@innerlocus]

Gaslighting is TDS@@user-oo5pl6io9j Reid Hoffman cofounded professional networking site LinkedIn in 2003 and is a partner at venture capital firm Greylock Partners.

[@BCJ725]

That woman is indescribably inarticulate and definitely not bright AT ALL.

[@Theryans101]

Embarrassing

[@raymondkey1952]

Obviously false. It would be better if they said nothing

[@justynakrajczy602]

Tam by sie przydala taka polka Zajączkowska 👍ma odwagę której wielu politykom brakuje 🍀🤗

[@Amyvisitsyoutube]

He used to have to get walked to the podium now he stays asleep at the podium he's 81 years old. That's his job if he can't handle his job that goes to show it's time for him to step down

[@dolphinsfan3245]

Well what else is she supposed to say LMFAO 🤣

[@user-pu4lr4px3k]

Doesn’t matter for me my taste and my attitude and appreciation is the same that real and honest people who are true are capable to do.