White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki downplayed the President’s potential health issues during her daily briefing Friday; saying the Commander-in-Chief “follows every protocol” to avoid COVID-19.
“The president was hoarse and coughing today. Lots of people in the workforce are encouraged not to go to work if they’re exhibiting those symptoms. […] Are the rules different for the president?” asked the journalist.
“I can assure you the president follows every protocol,” fired-back the Press Secretary.
Reporter: "The president was hoarse and coughing today. Lots of people in the workforce are encouraged not to go to work if they're exhibiting those symptoms. […] Are the rules different for the president?"
Jen Psaki: "I can assure you the president follows every protocol." pic.twitter.com/mHn7dvmduZ
— The Hill (@thehill) December 3, 2021
President Biden coughed throughout a public address Friday morning, prompting one reporter to ask “are you okay” after his remarks and the White House physician to release an official statement.
NEW: Physician to the president releases note saying Pres. Biden is "feeling the colloquially well-known ‘frog in one’s throat.'"
Physician says Biden has been tested for COVID-19 three times this week. https://t.co/fjuw8c3un9 pic.twitter.com/c6cUNZfwIo
— ABC News (@ABC) December 3, 2021
“First of all, your voice sounds different. Are you okay?” asked one journalist.
“I’m okay. I take a COVID test every day… I have a 1 & 1/2-year-old grandson who has a cold who likes to kiss his pop. He’d be kissing my, anyway…But it’s just a cold,” said the President.
Joe Biden sounds like he's in worse shape than the economy. pic.twitter.com/gjN1oMG3aL
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) December 3, 2021
Joe Biden is asked why he sounds so sick:
"I have a 1 & 1/2-year-old grandson who has a cold who likes to kiss his pop. He'd be kissing my, anyway…But it’s just a cold." pic.twitter.com/rZPbYNBBAc
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) December 3, 2021
Watch the Press Secretary’s comments above.
PRESS SEC GOES SILENT: Psaki Dodges When Asked If Biden Will Host First Solo Press Briefing
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki continued to deflect questions surrounding Joe Biden Monday; refusing to answer when asked if the President plans to hold his first solo press briefing anytime soon.
“Can you update us on his first press conference?” asked one reporter.
“Ummm, not yet! But we will definitely have one. We’ll schedule it, and you’ll be the first to know!” deflected Psaki.
.@PressSec's response to question on when we will see @JoeBiden's first solo press conference is… something. pic.twitter.com/cDqdbJTbMW
— The First (@TheFirstonTV) March 1, 2021
Watch the Press Secretary’s comments above.
SPIN BEGIN: Jen Psaki Dodges When Grilled Over Kamala’s ‘Abusive’ Work Environment
White House Press Secretary deflected recent criticism of Kamala Harris’ “work environment” after a report from Politico claimed employees feel as if they are treated “like s**t.”
“Is the White House concerned that some vice presidential staffers reportedly feel like they work in a quote ‘abusive environment?’” Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked.
“Well I would first note that I try not to speak to or engage on anonymous reports or anonymous sources,” Psaki said. “I will say that the vice president is an incredibly important partner to the president of the United States.”
Jen Psaki Responds To Accusations Of VP Harris Running ‘Abusive’ Work Environment https://t.co/8ePwSVru1G
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) July 2, 2021
“She has a challenging job, a hard job, and she has a great supportive team of people around her,” she added. “Other than that, I’m not going have any more comments on those reports.”
Read the full report at the Daily Caller.