President Biden pushes back against special counsel report

President Joe Biden vehemently defended his mental acuity and passionately rebutted the special counsel's assertion that he couldn't recall when his son Beau passed away. In an impromptu address to reporters at the White House, Biden expressed outrage at the suggestion, declaring, "I don't need anyone to remind me when he passed away. How the hell dare he raise that." The president further criticized the probing nature of the question, stating, "was it any of their damn business?"

Biden's assertion and denial

During the five-hour sit-down with Special Counsel Robert Hur, Biden asserted that he was simultaneously managing a national crisis, emphasizing his capability to handle the demands of the job. He adamantly denied any wrongdoing in his handling of classified information from his tenure as vice president, refuting claims of willful document retention as "misleading" and "just plain wrong."

Reaction to the Special Counsel Report

Following the release of the special counsel report, which concluded that no criminal charges were warranted but depicted Biden as a "well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory," the president strongly rebuked the characterization, asserting, "I'm well-meaning, and I'm an elderly man, and I know what the hell I'm doing. I've been president and I put this country back on its feet."

Internal Reaction and Defiance

Internally, Biden expressed anger over the report, particularly the assertion regarding his recollection of his son's passing. His aides acknowledged that the report highlighted concerns about his age and mental acuity, while also anticipating a wave of stories on the subject. Despite the pressure and criticism, Biden remained steadfast, asserting, "I'm the most qualified person in this country to be president of the United States and finish the job I started."

The president vehemently pushed back against the notion that he was mentally unfit for office and declined to entertain the idea of stepping aside as the Democratic frontrunner to take on Donald Trump in the upcoming election.