A prominent political commentator and writer for a national news outlet recently probed into why the country's highest office avoided granting President Joe Biden an opportunity to engage in a pre-Super Bowl interview for two consecutive years.

One potential explanation suggested is the concern that he could utter something misplaced. Discussing the matter with NPR, New York Times essayist David Brooks, accompanied by the Washington Post's affiliate editor Jonathan Capehart, revealed that a report by special prosecutor Robert Hur, which alludes to Biden's faltering memory and cognitive capabilities, might be the driving factor behind the decision.

Brooks initiated the discussion by referring to the special prosecutor’s approach of considering the subject from a hypothetical jury’s perspective, hence the emphasis on Biden’s age in his report. Brooks states: 'The argument was a jury wouldn’t convict the person because they’d believe he was well-meaning but suffered from memory issues.' This, coming after a recording of Biden rebuking Hur for insinuating in his report he could not recollect the date of his son Beau’s terminal brain cancer diagnosis.

Brooks further clarified the role of a prosecutor, mentioning that they are prohibited from belittling those they don't formally accuse, giving the accused no platform to defend themselves - part of the prosecutorial standards. Brooks is of the opinion that Hur has surpassed these boundaries, stirring up contentious issues. On the subject of age, he expressed his belief that it is indeed a valid point to take into consideration.

Reflecting on his experience interviewing Biden over the past three decades, Brooks has admitted that the president has lost some of his initial quick-wittedness. Drawing a parallel to baseball, he compares Biden to a pitcher who once threw high-speed pitches but has now dropped a few miles per hour from his fastball. Brooks hints at the impact of age on Biden’s performance, raising questions about his ability to lead, particularly if he secures a second term.

A prominent political commentator and writer for a national news outlet recently probed into why the country's highest office avoided granting President Joe Biden an opportunity to engage in a pre-Super Bowl interview for two consecutive years.
One potential explanation suggested is the concern that he could utter something misplaced. Discussing the matter with NPR, New York Times essayist David Brooks, accompanied by the Washington Post's affiliate editor Jonathan Capehart, revealed that a report by special prosecutor Robert Hur, which alludes to Biden's faltering memory and cognitive capabilities, might be the driving factor behind the decision.
Brooks initiated the discussion by referring to the special prosecutor’s approach of considering the subject from a hypothetical jury’s perspective, hence the emphasis on Biden’s age in his report. Brooks states: 'The argument was a jury wouldn’t convict the person because they’d believe he was well-meaning but suffered from memory issues.' This, coming after a recording of Biden rebuking Hur for insinuating in his report he could not recollect the date of his son Beau’s terminal brain cancer diagnosis.
Brooks further clarified the role of a prosecutor, mentioning that they are prohibited from belittling those they don't formally accuse, giving the accused no platform to defend themselves - part of the prosecutorial standards. Brooks is of the opinion that Hur has surpassed these boundaries, stirring up contentious issues. On the subject of age, he expressed his belief that it is indeed a valid point to take into consideration.
Reflecting on his experience interviewing Biden over the past three decades, Brooks has admitted that the president has lost some of his initial quick-wittedness. Drawing a parallel to baseball, he compares Biden to a pitcher who once threw high-speed pitches but has now dropped a few miles per hour from his fastball. Brooks hints at the impact of age on Biden’s performance, raising questions about his ability to lead, particularly if he secures a second term.

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