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THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent

Dems Brutally Shred Shady Wall Street Journal Hit Piece on Biden's Age

Jun 6, 2024
Democratic lawmakers call out biased reporting on Biden's age by The Wall Street Journal. Media influence on public perception of Biden's capabilities discussed. Challenges of holding news outlets accountable for misrepresentation of facts.
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  • Democratic lawmakers criticized WSJ for biased reporting on Biden's age.
  • Media coverage influences public perception of Biden's cognitive abilities and highlights the need for balanced reporting.

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Democrats' Response to Biden's Age Criticism

Democratic lawmakers strongly criticized a Wall Street Journal piece alleging President Biden's cognitive decline. Senators like Patty Murray and Jack Reed refuted the claims by sharing contradicting experiences from the meetings in question. Despite offering their perspectives to the Journal, prominent Democrats like Chris Coons and Nancy Pelosi were not included in the article, raising concerns about the piece's objectivity.

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