In a recent interaction with the press, President Joe Biden revealed that his ability to engage with crowds has been curtailed by the Secret Service due to safety concerns.
"Feels good, except Im not able to go out into crowds anymore, the Secret Service doesnt let me," Biden confessed when asked about his experience returning to the campaign trail alongside Vice President Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania.
As reported by The Post Millennial, when probed further about the reason behind this restriction, Biden stated, "They say it's too dangerous. No one gets to go out. This comes in the wake of heightened security measures by the Secret Service, following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in July.
Biden's presidency has been marked by a notable dependence on his aides for even the most rudimentary tasks, including fielding questions from the press. This has led to widespread speculation about his autonomy within his own administration. During a meeting in March, Biden confessed, I have a lot of questions. I better not start the questions. Ill get in trouble. Similar instances have occurred at various events, including the G-7 summit, where Biden asked a staffer, Can I take a couple questions? The staffer responded, Yeah, were going to take a few questions.
In May 2021, Biden humorously told reporters, You guys are bad. Im not supposed to be answering all these questions. Im supposed to leave, but I cant resist your questions. However, this seemingly light-hearted banter has been overshadowed by the extreme measures taken by White House staff to protect Biden from criticism regarding his age and mental fitness.
Biden's decision not to seek a second term, announced in July, came as a surprise to many. He endorsed Harris as the Democratic Party's presidential nominee following a lackluster performance in a debate against former President Donald Trump. The recent event in Pittsburgh marked the first time Biden has campaigned alongside Harris since her official nomination. This development, coupled with the increased security measures and Biden's apparent reliance on his aides, raises questions about the future of his administration and the Democratic Party.
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