Harris Faulkner, a prominent host on Fox News, vehemently opposed recent claims indicating First Lady Jill Biden’s involvement in managing President Joe Biden’s work regimen. Faulkner expressed her disapproval during a segment that rebuffed the idea of the First Lady’s participation in steering the nation’s affairs.
The anchor’s discontent stemmed from reports suggesting that Jill Biden oversees her husband’s workload, ensuring he doesn’t strain himself physically due to his age. These reports, referenced from an article by Axios’ Alex Thompson, sparked Faulkner’s concerns regarding President Biden’s purported hesitance to acknowledge his physical limitations.
Faulkner emphasized that this reluctance has caused tension within Biden’s team, as advisors and Jill Biden herself advocate for more rest and a focus on his health, especially with the approaching 2024 elections.
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In the broadcast, Faulkner detailed the First Lady’s proactive role in urging the President to scale back his workload. Despite Fox News contributor Richard Fowler attempting to steer clear of what he termed “palace intrigue,” Faulkner insisted that Jill Biden’s active involvement shouldn’t be dismissed as mere gossip, stating, “She’s not supposed to be running the country, so she’s trying to run him!”
Fowler raised concerns about the reliance of the report on unnamed sources, critiquing it as problematic journalism. This led to a heated exchange between Fowler and Faulkner, with Faulkner defending the credibility of the report and expressing frustration at Fowler’s apparent skepticism despite multiple sources corroborating the story.
The Axios report alleged Jill Biden’s significant influence over the President’s schedule, marking her involvement as unusual for a First Lady. Thompson, the author, unveiled internal challenges faced by Biden’s aides in managing his public image, citing a discrepancy between Biden’s self-perception and public perception.
The report highlighted an instance where Biden claimed to feel ‘young’ and ‘in good shape’ during a press conference. However, Thompson pointed out concerns within his team about potential misperceptions of his age to the audience.
Biden’s aides reportedly aimed to balance his confidence with credibility while avoiding any gaffes or missteps. Responding to inquiries about her husband’s age, Jill Biden dismissed them as “ridiculous” and declined further discussion on reelection, emphasizing that it was not on their agenda.
