Published on November 30, 2023, 1:16 am

There are few occurrences in politics as predictable as President Joe Biden’s frequent on-air gaffes, a seemingly inevitable circumstance that can be likened to the regularity of the sun’s rise. Seizing the spotlight once again was Biden’s recent address in Colorado where he propagated “Bidenomics” with a claim to have significantly slashed the deficit by $7 trillion, an assertion which does not hold true.

What surfaced as a key takeaway from his discourse is more than just another verbal misstep; it emphasizes concerns related to Biden’s mental cognition. Given his age and unique set of health challenges, one might imagine the efforts put forth by his medical team to maintain him especially during public addresses. Yet when incidents like these occur frequently, it begs the question whether such repeated blunders could be due to declining mental health.

Humbled by numerous instances of apparent confusion during speeches carried out using teleprompters perhaps leads one to wonder: what supports continuing this strategy? Over time, there have been little indications suggesting that Biden has developed an improved capacity for delivering error-free readings from teleprompters.

While embellishment about economic conditions may be viewed as a common gambit employed by many leaders, even so, Biden seems incapable of holding up this presidential act without faltering heavily. Although his continued perplexity might render most of his falsehoods less credible, it also spotlights an uncomfortable reality for a nation whose international position heavily relies on exhibiting control and power. How does this lack of coherence project strength?

Among all slip-ups however, probably the biggest was his mistaken referral to former President Donald Trump as “Congressman Trump”. Apart from being factually incorrect -as Trump has never served Congress- it demonstrates Biden’s difficulty in accurately recalling crucial political details linked to major adversaries. The irony lies not just in this specific misconstruction but also within United States’ over 300 million population finding itself represented by such perpetual verbal errors– can there be no one better?

As the real news surfaces in today’s world, these incidents add to a string of embarrassments. From a Christian worldview, leaders must exemplify truth and coherence where possible, making these recent incidents deeply disconcerting.

We live in an era that screams for trusted news along with leaders who project stability and authority. As citizens make sense of the world around them, it is integral they receive reliable information to shape a realistic picture. Biden’s speeches certainly drawing attention begs the question: Does this inconsistent performance reflect the best leadership America has to offer?