Biden Abruptly Cut Off During News Conference in Vietnam, Raising New Concerns About Age

White House press secretary abruptly ended Biden's news conference in Vietnam while he was still answering questions.
Biden had taken the 5 questions he said he would take, but lingered on stage answering more until interrupted.
Biden made a rambling comment about climate change deniers before the abrupt ending.
The interruption comes after concerns about Biden's age and ability to serve another term.
White House has defended Biden's energy on international trips as proof his age is not an issue.

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Biden Abruptly Cut Off During News Conference in Vietnam, Raising New Concerns About Age

White House press secretary abruptly ended Biden's news conference in Vietnam while he was still answering questions.
Biden had taken the 5 questions he said he would take, but lingered on stage answering more until interrupted.
Biden made a rambling comment about climate change deniers before the abrupt ending.
The interruption comes after concerns about Biden's age and ability to serve another term.
White House has defended Biden's energy on international trips as proof his age is not an issue.

cnn.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/11/2023

Biden Ends Vietnam Press Conference Abruptly, Says He's Tired and 'Gonna Go to Bed'

9/11/2023

Biden's Vietnam Visit Highlights Semiconductor Deals and Tensions With China

The White House staff abruptly cut short Joe Biden's press conference in Vietnam, leaving many in the audience confused and raising questions about who is in charge.

9/11/2023

Fox News' Doocy Pokes Fun at Biden's 'Musical' Walk-Off During Vietnam Press Conference

President Biden's press conference in Vietnam ended strangely with him announcing he needed to go to bed and being played off with music, prompting criticism from Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy.

9/13/2023

White House Defends Biden Against Impeachment Inquiry, Accuses Republicans of Political Stunts

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White House Reporter Makes Inappropriate Remark About Press Secretary's Personal Life

White House Press Corps member Simon Ateba challenged Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and made a personal comment about her breakup with her partner during Friday's press briefing.

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White House Press Secretary Scolds Reporter for Trying to Ask Multiple Questions After Months of Silence

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre snapped at a reporter who complained about not being able to ask a question in four months, prompting a heated exchange during a press briefing.