Biden Shows Marked Cognitive Decline in First Minutes of Debate With Trump [UPDATE: Blames ‘Cold’]

Chris Menahan

President Joe Biden’s voice was shot on Thursday at the start of his debate with former President Donald Trump and his cognitive decline was on full display.

JUST IN: President Joe Biden’s voice appears to be gone as he speaks his first words in the 2024 presidential debates.

Donald Trump was seen chuckling at one point as Biden mumbled and failed to be clear.

Biden’s statement appeared to be incredibly scripted during his… pic.twitter.com/7RT9WMfgdr

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 28, 2024

He was speaking faster than usual (as though he was on drugs) and “malfunctioned” within minutes.

Biden completely malfunctions on stage: “We finally beat medicare.” pic.twitter.com/NRoeeVlJ6y

— TheBlaze (@theblaze) June 28, 2024

He seemed to have improved slightly after the first few minutes but he’s still struggling.

On the other hand, Trump sounds sharp (enough) and he’s firing off witty retorts. His energy is at least twice that of Biden’s.

This is going terrible for Biden so far and with his poll numbers falling below Trump’s he really needed to book a win.

UPDATE:

NBC News reporter Kelly O’Donnell:

NEW: Two sources familiar with the situation say “President Biden has a cold.”

— Kelly O’Donnell (@KellyO) June 28, 2024

CNN reporter Kasie Hunt:

The voice, open-mouthed look, and visual contrast between President Biden and former President Trump all have Democrats I’m talking to nearly beside themselves watching this debate

— Kasie Hunt (@kasie) June 28, 2024

Trump’s not doing particularly great but Biden’s just a total disaster.

Biden says we need abortion because “there’s a lot of women being raped by their brothers and sisters.” pic.twitter.com/uYghPRoHCe

— Greg Price (@greg_price11) June 28, 2024

To be clear, we never have and never will endorse Biden.

— Border Patrol Union – NBPC (@BPUnion) June 28, 2024

Here’s the clip of Joe Biden claiming he was endorsed by the Border Patrol.

Another lie. https://t.co/zuhka6RW5V pic.twitter.com/sVLhbpRFit

— Greg Price (@greg_price11) June 28, 2024

Biden says he ran for office after his son died in Iraq.

(His son didn’t die in Iraq) pic.twitter.com/qtimyhgpRh

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) June 28, 2024

Biden: “I got my handicap when I was Vice President down to a six.”

Trump: “That’s the biggest lie. I’ve seen your swing.”

😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/gQa4xQVtzw

— Greg Price (@greg_price11) June 28, 2024

Jill Biden had to help Joe off the stage after the debate and CNN caught it on film.