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Don Lemon is currently enduring a barrage of backlash after posing a question during an episode of his nightly news program. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre fielded a question regarding the “stamina” of President Joe Biden, prompting Jean-Pierre to react briskly.
Don Lemon Catches Wrath Of Twitter For President Biden Question
During a Tuesday (June 14) episode of Don Lemon Tonight, Lemon wondered if President Biden, currently 79, would physically and mentally be up to the task of running in the next presidential election.
“Does the president have the stamina, physically and mentally, do you think to continue on even after 2024?” Lemon asked. Jean-Pierre was visibly taken aback and brushed aside Lemon’s inquiry with a laugh.
“Don! You’re asking me this question! Oh my gosh,” Jean-Pierre exclaimed in response before continuing her comment.
She added, “He’s the president of the United States. I can’t even keep up with him. That is not a question that we should be even asking.”
Biden’s age is a frequent discussion of pundits on both sides, and the president’s time on Earth was a point of attack by former president Donald Trump, he himself in his 70s. What seemed to rankle many online is that the topic of Biden’s age is a talking point of the president’s opponents despite Trump being just three years younger at 76.
Outsider reaction is pointing to the fact that conservative pundits continually take digs at Biden’s cognitive abilities in a bid to discredit the job he’s doing in running the country. Further, many feel that CNN often uses its platform and hosts to drive a political wedge of sorts between voter choice while swaying opinions.
Reactions on Twitter to Don Lemon and Karine Jean-Pierre’s conversation regarding President Biden’s cropped up in the wake of the moment and we’ve got those reactions listed down below.
Video courtesy of The Independent.
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Don Lemon asked if Biden was “mentally and physically fit” to run for office in 2024. I guess there are two Fox News’ now. Why does CNN actively target Biden’s campaign with GOP talking points and Republican propaganda?
— Dash Dobrofsky (@DashDobrofsky) June 14, 2022
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Yes, Don Lemon, you are being a fucking ageist. You're propagating a stupid Republican Bullshit, and you should be ashamed of yourself. This not about being a journalist and asking any question.
— Nii Tettey (@nee_tettey) June 15, 2022
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You know what’s fucked up? Watching CNN trying to question Joe Biden’s ability to be president. Apparently , they have forgotten the 4 years of trump and yet to question trumps ability . Don Lemon is a hypocrite. Actually they all are …
— @realgoon (@realgoon71) June 15, 2022
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Just watching Don Lemon on CNN trying to justify his question to WH press secretary about Bidens mental health. WTF Don? Just say the question was inappropriate……..quit digging your hole deeper.
— Dr G (@Justsmackit) June 15, 2022
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CNN's gay, democrat, anchor Don Lemon, must be desperate to improve his ratings. On the early show this morning Questioning President Biden's ability to lead, because of his age .
Shame on you @donlemon— Gwenie
(@GwenieThinks) June 15, 2022
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Wow, don lemon on cnn auditioning for"fox" propaganda network by questioning President Biden's mental state…
— Mike Sears! (@sears4085) June 15, 2022
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You're being dragged Don lemon and you deserve every minute of it. You gave us more proof of CNN's right wing bias. Nothing journalistic about spewing right wing talking points
— Kimberley Stop Right Wing Terror (@kirumb) June 15, 2022
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Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre should expect crazy attacks from Fox "News" & the Right about @POTUS. But to get that from CNN's Don Lemon is a surprise. Jean-Pierre shut Lemon down quickly saying that President Biden is engaged active & productive unlike TFG. Do better Lemon!
— Dan "I Stand With Ukraine" P (@ddanpereira) June 14, 2022
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Fucking CNN and Don Lemon attempting to give the
legitimacy for a 2024 run. You need to stop that shit you mother fuckers.
— Ohyesitwitted2 (@ohyesitwitted21) June 14, 2022
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Can all the journalists asking if President Biden is healthy enough for a 2nd term send me video of them asking the same question to Donald Trump in 2018?
I'll wait.
Such BS. You didn't ask the inflated twinkie who has a body like a 1980s dirty airport ashtray that question.
— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) June 14, 2022