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First Lady's Press Secretary Criticizes White House Communications

President Joe Biden, right, and first lady Jill Biden arrive at the White House in Washington, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, after returning from Rehoboth Beach, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

First lady Jill Biden’s press secretary criticized the White House communications team's narrative, stating they live in an 'alternate universe' after a senior official praised President Biden's performance at a NATO press conference. The press secretary expressed concern over the differing perceptions within the Democratic Party regarding Biden's performance.

The criticism stemmed from a post by the White House's Senior Deputy Press Secretary, Andrew Bates, who lauded Biden's performance at the NATO press conference. This led to a back-and-forth exchange on social media between Democratic and Republican communicators regarding the evaluation of Biden's presentation.

The press secretary highlighted the division within the Democratic Party, emphasizing the need to distinguish between rhetoric and reality. While acknowledging Biden's expertise in domestic and foreign policy matters, concerns were raised about his presentation, agility, and sharpness.

Press secretary emphasizes need to distinguish between rhetoric and reality.
Differing perceptions within Democratic Party on Biden's performance.
Concerns raised about Biden's presentation, agility, and sharpness.

There were assertions that setting standards below Biden's capabilities could be counterproductive and distract from addressing the challenges faced by Democrats. The press secretary emphasized the importance of maintaining a clear perspective and avoiding undue criticism that undermines Biden's extensive experience and capabilities.

The post by Bates also drew criticism from conservatives on social media, with references made to Biden's past gaffes and confusion during public appearances. The exchange on social media highlighted the ongoing political discourse surrounding Biden's performance and the differing viewpoints within the political landscape.

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