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Biden Jokes, Strikes Solemn Tone in White House Correspondents' Speech

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MAY 2023
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story last updated MAY 2023

The Spin

Democratic narrative

Biden struck just the right tone during his speech. His jokes hit their targets, and his acknowledgment of the dangers journalists are facing was a breath of fresh air compared to his predecessor, former Pres. Trump, calling the media “the enemy of the people.” Although Biden hasn’t been available to as many White House correspondents as he wished he would be, perhaps this is a step in the direction of more interaction between the president and the press.

Washington Post

Republican narrative

Biden’s speech took the expected cheap shots at his opposition in front of a friendly audience and made light of the serious issues surrounding his age and competence. Considering how he struggled to deliver the jokes, Biden did little to calm people’s worries about his coherence, and it’s obvious we’re headed toward another campaign featuring him staying out of the spotlight as much as possible. The road ahead doesn't look good for Biden.

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