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US President Joe Biden gets a complete instruction card with large print and photos of venue interiors, including his specific path to a podium, according to a report.
Amid calls for the president to drop out of the White House race grew, this report has sparked discussions about his handling of public appearances and his fitness for office.
In an Axios report, one of the staff member of a Biden event said that he was surprised by the fact that a president need such detailed verbal and visual instructions on how to enter and exit a room.
Since the June 27 debate, some Democrats who’ve attended and helped set up Biden events have wondered whether his team’s focus on minute details were to obscure the 81-year-old president’s limitations — rather than just a reflection of a meticulous staff.
“I staffed a simple fundraiser at a private residence, but they treated it like it was a NATO summit with his movements,” Axios report quoted a man, who doesn’t want to reveal his name and staffed a Biden event in the past 18 months.
The event template’s focus on the walk to a podium is notable, given recent attacks by Biden’s political opponents.
Republicans have tried to highlight videos in which Biden sometimes appears unsure of where to walk on and off stage as a way to suggest he isn’t mentally fit for office, Axios reported.
However, supporters argue that meticulous planning and attention to detail are essential for any president, especially considering security concerns and the complexities of presidential events. They assert that these measures are part of ensuring that Biden’s appearances are executed smoothly and safely.
White House spokesperson Andrew Bates told Axios that “high levels of detail and precision are critical to presidential advance work — regardless of who is president — and these are basic approaches that are used by any modern advance team, including the vice president’s office and agencies.”
Even Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed the assertion by the Biden official in a statement to the outlet.
“These documents are standard logistical briefing materials and photos for any principal, including the vice president,” the spokesperson said.
Amid calls for the president to drop out of the White House race grew, this report has sparked discussions about his handling of public appearances and his fitness for office.
In an Axios report, one of the staff member of a Biden event said that he was surprised by the fact that a president need such detailed verbal and visual instructions on how to enter and exit a room.
Since the June 27 debate, some Democrats who’ve attended and helped set up Biden events have wondered whether his team’s focus on minute details were to obscure the 81-year-old president’s limitations — rather than just a reflection of a meticulous staff.
“I staffed a simple fundraiser at a private residence, but they treated it like it was a NATO summit with his movements,” Axios report quoted a man, who doesn’t want to reveal his name and staffed a Biden event in the past 18 months.
The event template’s focus on the walk to a podium is notable, given recent attacks by Biden’s political opponents.
Republicans have tried to highlight videos in which Biden sometimes appears unsure of where to walk on and off stage as a way to suggest he isn’t mentally fit for office, Axios reported.
However, supporters argue that meticulous planning and attention to detail are essential for any president, especially considering security concerns and the complexities of presidential events. They assert that these measures are part of ensuring that Biden’s appearances are executed smoothly and safely.
White House spokesperson Andrew Bates told Axios that “high levels of detail and precision are critical to presidential advance work — regardless of who is president — and these are basic approaches that are used by any modern advance team, including the vice president’s office and agencies.”
Even Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed the assertion by the Biden official in a statement to the outlet.
“These documents are standard logistical briefing materials and photos for any principal, including the vice president,” the spokesperson said.
