White House clashes with reporters on questions over neurologist's visits, Biden's health

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre got into a tense back-and-forth with members of the media Monday over questions about a Parkinson's expert reportedly visiting the White House multiple times over the last year. It was not clear whether the expert was consulting about President Biden's health or not. The briefing was the third straight briefing dominated by questions on the president's health following his debate with former President Donald Trump.
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[@chief2196]

She is the worst! Deflection and lies. We have the right to know.

[@KatrinaRaven]

@@chief2196 NO you don’t have the right to other peoples medical information. You do not get the right to know who out of 1000 people are seen by these doctors. Get your facts straight.

[@beyondthegravecemeteryculture]

This is so insulting to anyone with critical thinking skills.

[@thelastminmom5251]

And she’s asking for “a little respect here”. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@beyondthegravecemeteryculture]

@@thelastminmom5251 Right!

[@Listening4Gabriel]

It's insulting to anyone who thinks. Peripd.

[@pricklycactusblossom6790]

​@@Listening4GabrielShe over explains; then explains nothing.

[@GodBody-Alius]

Even to someone with common sense 🤣🤦🏾‍♂️

[@JupiterJane1984]

Look, ANY PRESIDENT WHO NEEDS A DR. TO CHECK IN A COUPLE TIMES A WEEK....NEEDS TO GO!!

[@forestmacik5495]

EXACTLY. IVE BEEN SCREAMING THIS FROM THE GET GO DEAR LORD SAVE YOUR PEOPLE.

[@Jackiedylan541]

Was there a check in to see initial focus point where Trump starts shifting alliances to Putin and N. Korea dictator ?

[@bellaanne5195]

Exactly!

[@reidger7778]

Damm she's so full of bullcrap it's unreal can she ever answer a question

[@shannaking4076]

@@reidger7778 lie on the fly..that takes a special talent very few can master.

[@rossmenzies1484]

How arrogant and privileged is this person? Personal attacks? She's a professional liar - there is no person.

[@bartdrennon1764]

She's entitled to feel privileged-she checks ALL the boxes of privilege.

[@boropark12]

If Karean was not such an evil person, I would call her a clown.

[@carolwarren4616]

How many people get visit by a neurologist twice a week. How deep is she going to dig her hole?

[@TheOleHermit]

How many doctors visit the WH everyday? Who paid that neurologist to make this news cycle?

[@theofficialvontae]

She never said that Carol. Did you take your meds this morning? She said, "every YEAR he has had this example.. he seen his neurologist." Put the Trump pipe down and listen.

[@chelleglenney156]

Biden said himself that his Neurologist tested him 3 times a short time ago. 3 times... that's alarming in itself.

[@shannaking4076]

@@theofficialvontae Biden himself said he "has a neurological test every day" during his interview with George Stephanopolus. Do you know for certainty he doesnt or was it just another lie?

[@shannaking4076]

@@theofficialvontae The president himself said in his interview with George S. that he "takes a neurological test" every day. Do you know for certainty he doesn't or was that an exaggeration and we should just overlook it because he's old, senile and has dementia?

[@AngeliqueStevens]

Even if my doctor was walking distance I wouldn't need to see him twice a week. Or even once a month

[@fintonmainz7845]

I did not have medical examinations with that doctor.

[@retroguy9494]

I see what you did there!

[@shannaking4076]

Haha! I can still see him pointing that finger to the camera 🤣

[@retroguy9494]

@@shannaking4076 It depends on what your definition of 'IS' is...........

[@chelleglenney156]

You win! 🏆

[@forestmacik5495]

Baaaaaaa

[@bemiatto67]

The Emperor wears no clothes!

[@DestroBB]

Second president in a row that is completely naked.

[@andybeckett4340]

I went to the gas station to get a gas check up, but I did not actually look to see if I needed gas….

[@Eliel7230]

Did you get lit anyway ? 🤣

[@survivor9898]

Gas-lit?

[@justinkarasek2680]

She’s literally the worst 🎉

[@intheshell35ify]

You couldn't do that job for a good president much less what she has to deal with.

[@Darronsanderson]

She needs fired.

[@avedic]

She's actually VERY good at her job.....given what that job is. And the balance she must strike. The problem.....isn't her. The problem is she's being put in a position where she has to defend obvious spin. The reporters here are doing a good job pushing back though.

[@intheshell35ify]

@@avedic yuck. You're not wrong.

[@conorwhite2066]

DEI hire😂😂😂

[@JayLewis68]

Haven't seen tap dancing like this since Sammy Davis Jr

[@aliciacunningham3894]

😂😂😂

[@patrickcarroll1754]

Hahahahaha

[@retroguy9494]

😂😂🤣🤣👍

[@tommymitchell2306]

😅😅😅😅 Sammy had class! This Chick is a wreck!!

[@Qj_empire]

She’s good… you have to give it to her. This is the art of gaslighting at the highest level.

[@NotANameist]

Ladies, gentlemen and non-binary otherfolk: behold the most transparent administration ever!

[@MissyM3]

😂😂

[@shannaking4076]

@@NotANameist said no one ever 🤣

[@bessviola3545]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@branjustoc6675]

This is like cracking open a barn door and just waiting for all the bats to come swooping out.

[@AugustMedia]

But... you ARE withholding information from us.

[@TheOleHermit]

Prove it. Who illegally withheld thousands of top secret classified nuclear defense docs from the national archives and played hide and seek with the FBI?

[@johnpatrick4185]

Despicable!

[@leahsmith4310]

I just want both parties to stop the gas lighting in the BS. Just be straight with people. The American public appreciates and respects honesty. Be straight with everyone that's all the people want

[@user-dp8rm2ih6t]

That's why I am voting RFK Jr.

[@Person0fColor]

Both parties lolz okay lady

[@Person0fColor]

@@user-dp8rm2ih6t just what we need another legacy democrat lolz

[@AmericanWoman-rh2xm]

​@@user-dp8rm2ih6tso you're THROWING AWAY your vote ?? 🙄

[@AmericanWoman-rh2xm]

BOTH parties ?! You're just being GAS-LIGHTED by ONE PARTY about BOTH PARTIES. 🙄

[@branjustoc6675]

While he’s exercising 😂😂😂 I didn’t know trying to put blocks into holes counted as exercise

[@veryone9847]

Why was there no transparency back in Feb???

[@kimmorgeson7882]

Can someone please please explain to me how stupid they think we are? That infuriates me and just shows how much BS they feed us. Not one person on either side thinks he’s cognitively ok yet here we are with them trying to blatantly lie to us.

[@shannaking4076]

You're exactly right. They are hiding something sinister from us. But I can guarantee you one thing, they are doing some serious plotting and scheming behind the scenes.

[@AmericanWoman-rh2xm]

because they "Think" that "The DUMBING-DOWN of America" actually worked !! 😂

[@bshwin]

Such dishonesty

[@boropark12]

Such a disservice she's doing for our nation

[@andybeckett4340]

Shakespeare could learn from KJP when it comes to the art of phraseology 😅

[@Darronsanderson]

She needs...

[@Brendanm723]

KJP trying to deflect and make this about her feelings. We don’t owe her anything. Taxpayers pay her salary and she gets up there and can’t give a straight answer to save her life. Makes me want to throw up just listening to this nonsense.

[@hubercats]

I’ll just note that 3 does not equal 8.

[@TheOleHermit]

I would like to add that MAGA does not equal patriotism.

[@hubercats]

@@TheOleHermit : As a life-long Democrat I couldn’t agree more.

[@markl431]

Do they not get it that this obvious cover-up is perceived even worse than whatever actual condition that he may or may not have.

[@TheOleHermit]

"obvious cover up"? YOU DON'T GET JS!!

[@shannaking4076]

This administration could not tell the truth if their lives depended on it. One of the BIGGEST lies of all is he's running the country 🤦‍♀️

[@copingsin1]

There was no primary. All lies. 😔

[@Person0fColor]

right the ones not practicing democracy are the ones saying they are fighting for democracy Joe was handed the ticket didnt have to do anything for it no dissent allowed 🤣

[@dmangela5677]

Not all States have primaries.

[@Farnikle]

Just imagine Joe Biden excercising😂

[@MissyM3]

😂😂

[@retroguy9494]

He can't even stay on a bike...when it's standing STILL!

[@TheOleHermit]

@@retroguy9494 Can you? Have you ever tried sitting on a bike, while it isn't moving? Biden's shoe got stuck in the pedal strap, BFD! It happens all the time to experienced riders. Can tRump even ride a bike? Never happened.

[@Goljordan]

As compared to Burger King? Who cares? He’s not Trump.

[@TheVertigoalley]

Maybe he plays shuffleboard as well as shufflewords.

[@maryhill9496]

What were the dates of these physicals??

[@TheOleHermit]

FYI, our POTUS has a doctor on duty and available at all times.

[@shannaking4076]

@@TheOleHermit FYI, that wasn't her question.

[@TheOleHermit]

@@shannaking4076 My answer makes her question irrelevant. So is your reply.

[@boropark12]

I'm so embarrassed that we have such a spokesperson as bad as this

[@thelastminmom5251]

She is as OUTRAGEOUS as her Boss

[@TheOleHermit]

"Don't shoot the messenger." KJP is incredibly polite, patient, and sincere about her job responsibilities to provide transparency to MSM and US citizens. President biden is among the best Presidents our nation has ever had and that's no joke.

[@shannaking4076]

@@TheOleHermit Satirical--love it 😁

[@thomasK411]

Lmao youre either the best comedian or brainwashed/blind. ​@TheOleHermit

[@TheOleHermit]

@@thomasK411 Do you have anything besides personal attacks against people you know nothing about? I'm not anyone's problem. MAGA is the entire nation's problem. Tell me about Project 2025, denying women's reproductive, and bibles in public schools. Then convince me that YOU are not indoctrinated ad brainwashed.

[@user-qv4ze8zm4h]

So creepy

[@Hersh-k1s]

Wait till the press 'shockingly' realizes she is not exactly being truthful about the economy either. It's gonna be epic.

[@mariahenrich9602]

It's about time the press is doing their job. But the damage is already done.

[@supersleuth3527]

Thats a lot of bloviating and obliviating (to make one forget their original question).

[@boropark12]

She is evil through and through

[@branjustoc6675]

Actually what you do is come out everyday and run cover for this president.

[@avedic]

The press line of questioning is VERY concise and straightforward. They aren't asking for names or to divulge the privacy of some specialist or anything. They are asking: A Parkinson's specialist has come to the WH a dozen times. Was that to treat Biden? If the answer was in fact no....we all know she would say "No." She never said no. She did a pretty fantastic job to obfuscate and redirect and deflect. People say some real negative things about KJP, but she's GOOD at her job. Trump's press secretaries wouldn't even bother trying to remain truthful....at all. She IS trying to be truthful....while ALSO not divulging what we all know is damaging information to Biden. She's excelling at her job. BUT....she's also defending a claim that cannot hold up to scrutiny, and every reporter there knows it....hence the push back. But by not giving a clear definitive "NO" to the Parkinson's specialist question, she actually revealed precisely what we need to know. Next step? Directly ask the same question to Biden. And HE better be 100% honest. If it later comes out that he in fact has Parkinson's....the damage that will do to his credibility will be massive. And let's be real here....that info WILL come out before the election, and probably at the worst possible time. Yet another reason he must step aside. This is getting absurd.... We're wasting time.

[@TheOleHermit]

Your entire comment is absurdly full of rumors and insinuations, based upon gossip. Someone, (paid by MAGA?) just happened to coincidently be a Parkinson specialist walked into the WH, yet here you are, spewing unfounded presumptions that it proves that Biden has Parkinsons? For what purpose? To kick the old man while his polling #s are down on behalf of a convicted felon and wannabe dictator?

[@TheVertigoalley]

If her job includes making Biden and his administration look competent she’s failed miserably. If her job is to make her boss look foolish and corrupt, she’s done an outstanding job.

[@MrNycres]

They’re lying. But now they’ve clearly decided they’re going to go all the way. Vibe shift.

[@TheOleHermit]

I suggest that you shift your vibe to learn about Project 2025. MAGA and SCOTUS are stabbing our democracy all the way to the hilt.

[@user-fl7ox8it3n]

We are paying all these liars. What a waste of money and time listening to them. Get them out.

[@jillianchaloux6186]

The damage control team won't work.

[@TheOleHermit]

Neither does MAGA's saboteurs in our House.

[@user-xs9dc9fi5p]

Respect please!!! Tell the truth!!! How's that for RESPECT!!!!!

[@davidji1968]

lier

[@jameshaun7]

When you knowingly commit a lie and your lies pile so high you yourself cannot see over them, then yes, your job gets harder each day.

[@armancollin9239]

Most transparent administration

[@michael673]

The only thing that is transparent is they certainly know how to spin the THE BIG LIE

[@armancollin9239]

@michael673 agree and the media is to blame for this because our so called journalists failed to hold them accountable from the get go

[@TheOleHermit]

@@michael673 They don't need to, as long as you're trolling here.

[@ohyeah4365]

That's a lot of 🐂💩 for no answer..

[@user-qv4ze8zm4h]

South Korean News now is talking about Biden's Parkinson's..Fast~~

[@brandonmarcinkiewicz613]

cant share their names ?? they work for the public you can look them up online this lady is a joke

[@asoulalignedhowgodhealshis6682]

Has anyone considered the fact that a doctor can avoid giving a diagnosis if it suits their particular agenda. Why not focus on the blatant and obvious of what you, the people, are seeing? You don't need a doctor to tell you that the man has shuffling gait, slurred speech, problems with word retrieval and stream of consciousness, makes up stories.... you don't need a doctor to give a diagnosis for your observations to be valid!! It begs the question of who is insane when you try to get liars to fess up. Stop giving them that power! KJP is not going to give you the information you're asking for. Get it from your own observation!

[@boropark12]

Is so sad that she could be part of the administration

[@vickirichards8247]

Lord help!! These questions are so deep and rooted in an alternative universe.

[@boropark12]

Sears just so many lies the nation will stand for

[@nechitagutie9159]

He needs a mini mental exam

[@Darronsanderson]

So does she.

[@TheOleHermit]

With a microscope? 🙄

[@shannaking4076]

Yes, the kind specifically made for a toddler.

[@TheOleHermit]

@@shannaking4076 Wrong candidate. tRump's the defiant 'billionaire' toddler, always whining about being picked on for his own criminality.

[@mahankirnsr.1282]

The Press won't listen

[@bellaanne5195]

😅😅😅Good, someone has Common Dam Sense.

[@glennwilkinson5035]

This now demonstrates that Bidens in action, is putting his White House staff under great stress, do you recall Biden, saying he never looked at his debate that has caused so much controversy, and his press secretary is now declaring he has barely spoken to his medical advises. After the debate.. I ask you what is happening here.

[@boropark12]

I'm so embarrassed that is a spokesperson so bad like this

[@HollyGouger-zh8nq]

But lying is ok??

[@user-nt8ve3cy8d]

She is a natural liar look at her demeanor, do they know that President’s health should be open in public because the people who pay taxes is paying him.

[@wsamples]

This woman begs for sympathy and respect but shows none. She deserves all the pushback that comes her way, and more. A shameless and disgraceful public servant who is utterly incompetent.

[@conniegravelle1803]

Shes a bully. Admission of seeing a neurologist tells there is a problem.

[@trussell9899]

SUDDENLY there are journalists present?

[@carolwarren4616]

She clearly thinks she is talking to stupid people .

[@hubercats]

Evasiveness defined!

[@vickirichards8247]

Standing strong 💪🏾

[@joleenmccullough158]

This wiman said he sees a neurologist when he has a physical once a year The doc was there today She talks in circles Round and round we go Dizzy i get

[@EdwardJackson-wt7uc]

Oh, shut up!!!

[@carolwarren4616]

No one us asking if he was tested for covid. Everyone wants to know if he had a cognitive test.

[@shannaking4076]

Biden said he was tested for Covid, it was negative

[@buster3725]

I am curious about McConnell's catatonic state in my opinion, nevertheless leaving, press should have him answer and not just let it sweep under the rug, I did not notice this much inquiring on a very influential person as McConnell, what is the closure??? Press prompts me to speak up!!!

[@ellenjohnson3723]

She fills in the time slot with long avoidance answers, avoiding the direct question. ( No new recent tests!) Period. Bring in the real doctors. 😢Americans are crying out. How stupid do you think we are. A small child would say "Whats wrong with great grandpa?"

[@thegungal]

We know Biden is incompetent but what's the cause for her word salad? Is there a complete sentence?

[@bellaanne5195]

There never is.

[@pwb0411]

She lies like she breaths

[@Person0fColor]

she is out of her depth DEI

[@FabOne-zb9dn]

Yes and we are supposed to believe the doctors like we believed them in the plandemic They are so trustworthy

[@misslala59]

Does she think we are idiots? Bizarre word salad .

[@ryannt]

She used to be kamala's chief of staff...

[@rburkett1939]

They keep asking the same questions and she’s giving the same answers, no wonder she’s sounding frustrated.

[@bellaanne5195]

BC she keeps lying.

[@claudiagarcia6493]

Such lies ...you are a puppet and you know darn well you are being told to lie .....there is a difference and now you are victimizing yourself ....well quick to ease your way out

[@user-kg9rv9to3u]

They need to replace her

[@dwayneball579]

Dam she can lie !!!!

[@jccarriere3719]

Ed should have been kicked out of the press gallery, for life!

[@jstrong1008]

Her "offense" is meaningless. She lies through her teeth.

[@TheTrojangrant]

She blew off Doocy. She can't even handle the low level heat so no surprise there.

[@mariaceciliasabido9870]

DEI HIRE KJP....it's so telling

[@Kenji1962Boss]

Liar liar pants on fire 🔥

[@baronsecuna]

Thousands of military personnel go to White House for medical ...hahahahahahahaha

[@CrisPalacios-nj1ef]

He Needs A Brain Scan! He Needs To Share The Results With The American People!

[@poppystars9005]

Why everyone knows what’s going on here despite the gaslighting

[@cindyadkins135]

Are you kidding? She needs a lie detector test! Lol

[@Do-it2020]

What about the lier Trump he doesn't need one?

[@TheOleHermit]

Would a brain scan indicate moral values, integrity, patriotism, compassion for the weak, Congressional experience, and/or respect from our global allies?

[@TheOleHermit]

@@cindyadkins135 You need a patriotism test.

[@jeremiahoutcast6703]

She should ask them to wave their medical records.

[@urafuknkunt]

"Heres what I'm going to tell you".

[@Hoodamanow]

So basically Joe's not going to get another neurologist check up till next February after he's out of office! Considering what went out of the debate I don't understand why he wasn't personally seen and tested within 3 days after the debate.

[@georgebaker8577]

This can be resolved easily. Have an age LIMIT on our presidents who serve.

[@markmckinney9821]

How can she think the people believe her lies. Its treason what shes doing.

[@vickirichards8247]

He should be suspended for his disrespect. He continued to argue as if this was the most important thing in the world . I hear him too screaming at her. What a joke he thought he could disrespect her. She string 💪🏾👍🏾

[@branjustoc6675]

Don’t you think the health of the person supposedly leading our country is important. This is the exact reason the country is in the state it is. People that think like you.

[@rahhappy904]

You guys…. WHY? Why is Biden needing to see a neurologist/specialist for a physical if there was no neurological issue? Ask that question!!! I don’t see a neurologist or my PCP consult with one for my general physical unless there is an issue & 3 times? SMH. She is lying… again.

[@kolaking80]

The 3 comprehensive Physicals aside how many other times has he seen neurologist 😮

[@bobbieschrand7055]

I can’t listen to her lies

[@wildwoodtop]

Watch your fears become your GAWD 🤟

[@Oosshhbe1.]

Once Trump is president again she'll be gone too

[@aldenduffieldIII]

Scratch a lie, find a thief -Ray Charles

[@Ohioblues]

Haven’t heard that before! Perfectly stated😎✌️

[@survivor9898]

Obiden seems to be rubbing off on Karine. Both stumbling over their speech.