An extraordinary glimpse into Joe Biden's presidential routine has emerged, revealing the US leader's heavy dependence on meticulously prepared note cards for even the most basic interactions with celebrities and political allies.
The President appears to require scripted guidance for meetings that would typically demand spontaneous conversation, including sessions with Hollywood icon Denzel Washington and former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
The Scripted Presidency
Photographs obtained from White House gatherings show President Biden clutching detailed cards containing not just talking points, but fundamental questions and instructions that critics argue should come naturally to any world leader.
During one meeting with actor Denzel Washington, the 81-year-old Democrat was captured holding a card that explicitly stated: "YOU take YOUR seat.'" The card continued with scripted questions including "What brings you to The White House?" and "Why did you get involved with the Greatest Americans project?"
Presidential Prompt Cards Exposed
The reliance on such elementary guidance has raised serious concerns about Biden's cognitive abilities and capacity for unscripted leadership. The cards include:
- Basic conversational prompts that most adults wouldn't require
- Step-by-step instructions for simple interactions
- Pre-written questions for high-profile meetings
- Detailed reminders about the purpose of each meeting
High-Profile Meetings Under Scrutiny
Perhaps most telling was the card prepared for Hillary Clinton's visit, which contained just four bullet points - suggesting either extreme brevity or a concerning level of direction needed for what should have been a natural discussion between long-term political allies.
White House officials have defended the practice as standard procedure, but the extent of the scripting revealed in these documents tells a different story. The cards go far beyond typical briefing materials, venturing into territory that suggests the President needs coaching through basic social interactions.
Growing Concerns About Leadership
This revelation comes at a sensitive time for the Biden administration, as questions about the President's mental acuity continue to dominate political discourse. The detailed nature of these cards - essentially providing a script for what should be organic conversations - has intensified scrutiny of Biden's fitness for office.
Political analysts suggest that while all presidents use notes, the level of basic guidance shown in these cards is unprecedented in modern presidential history, painting a picture of a leader who requires extraordinary support to navigate routine duties.
