Fox News reporter Lucas Tomlinson on Sunday found himself on the receiving end of scorn from White House officials after questioning President Joe Biden‘s age.
What Happened: During a Sunday News segment, Tomlinson attempted to shed light on concerns about Biden’s age. Tomlinson presented a news package in which he showcased a reporter questioning the president about being “too old” for a second term.
However, Tomlinson failed to disclose that he was the reporter posing the question to the president. The clip showed him asking, “Mr. President, are you too old to be running for reelection?” to which Biden responded, laughing, “That’s stupid.”
White House officials wasted no time in poking fun at Tomlinson’s oversight. Andrew Bates, a White House spokesperson, humorously questioned the identity of the reporter in the clip. He tweeted, tagging Tomlinson, “Are you able to speculate on whose voice that is shouting? It sounds familiar to me but I’m having difficulty placing it."
Deputy press secretary Olivia Dalton also joined in, stating, “Lol that reporter was… you.” Tomlinson’s report did not feature anyone else questioning Biden about his age.
Why It Matters: There has been an ongoing debate around Biden's age and his potential for another White House term. A poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research revealed that 77% of U.S. adults, including 69% of Democrats, believe Biden to be too old to effectively serve another term.
Biden, however, remains resolute amidst these concerns. "They're going to see a race, and they're going to judge whether or not I have it or don't have it," he confidently stated regarding the electorate's perception.
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