White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt faced backlash after making a sarcastic remark about President Joe Biden’s age. Following Biden’s evening speech on Social Security, Leavitt quipped, “I’m shocked he’s speaking at night — I thought his bedtime was much earlier.”
Critics called the comment disrespectful and ageist, while supporters argued it pointed to real concerns about Biden’s mental fitness. The remark follows Leavitt’s recent demand that Jill Biden testify about allegedly hiding the president’s cognitive decline.
As election season heats up, Leavitt’s comments are fueling a broader debate over age, leadership, and political boundaries.
