

Shocking New Biden Cognitive Decline Details, Elon's Future, and Cory's Long Speech, with The Fifth Column | Ep. 1040
34 snips Apr 2, 2025
Kmele Foster, Michael Moynihan, and Matt Welch, co-hosts of The Fifth Column, dive into revealing insights about President Biden's cognitive decline, including shocking anecdotes from his debate prep. They discuss the political chaos surrounding Biden's aides and how they concealed his struggles. The conversation shifts to Elon Musk's potential exit from the White House and his controversial influence on elections. Finally, they critique Cory Booker's lengthy Senate speech, drawing humorous parallels to political absurdities, all while navigating complex immigration issues.
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Biden's Debate Prep Struggles
- Ron Klain, Biden's former chief of staff, reveals shocking details about Biden's cognitive decline before the 2020 debate.
- Biden reportedly fell asleep by the pool during debate prep, obsessed over foreign leaders' praise, and didn't understand his own inflation argument.
Klain's Contradictory Statements on Biden
- Ron Klain, in a July interview, denied covering up Biden's cognitive decline, citing Biden's post-debate activities as proof of his acuity.
- However, Klain later admitted to wondering if Biden thought he was president of NATO, contradicting his earlier statement.
Biden's Confusion Over His Own Policies
- During debate prep, Biden was reportedly befuddled by his own childcare subsidy plan, calling it a "big spending program."
- Klain had to remind him that he supported the plan and explain its benefits.