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Biden Report Fallout & Major Media Turbulence | 2.12.24

Feb 12, 2024
15:49
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Political fallout from Special Counsel report on President Biden, concerns about his age for re-election, major media layoffs, discovery of Hamas military compound under UN facility in Gaza
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  • Concerns about President Biden's age and mental faculties arise after the release of Special Counsel Robert Herr's report.
  • Legacy media outlets experience mass layoffs and declining trust due to factors like social media and podcasting.

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Critics and Polls Question President Biden's Fitness for a Second Term

A recent poll shows that 86 percent of American adults believe President Biden is too old to serve a second term. This comes after the release of Special Counsel Robert Herr's report, which raised concerns about Biden's memory and mental faculties. The report prompted a press conference and significant political fallout. Some leading Democrats are openly acknowledging the problem, and there is debate within the White House and the Biden campaign on how to address these concerns.

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