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Report: Biden Aides ‘Filled With Anxiety’ Whenever President Speaks, Fear Questions From Reporters

Tim Pearce
Report: Biden Aides ‘Filled With Anxiety’ Whenever President Speaks, Fear Questions From Reporters
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A number of White House staff members reportedly routinely skip watching President Joe Biden’s press conferences and speeches live over fears of what he may say.

Biden’s remarks, which often veer off-script or result in verbal flubs and false information, are a source of “anxiety” for staffers in the White House. Some apparently prefer to forgo watching the president live and learn about any potential issues later, a strategy they claim saves them the mental anguish of listening to Biden screw up in real-time.

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