The New York Times published a report that President Biden used a teleprompter at a small fundraising event held at a private residence, alarming donors.
According to a Four Times reporter On Friday, a close aide to the president said that “Mr. Biden had to use a teleprompter even at small fundraising events at private residences, which alarmed donors who were asked to ask questions in advance.”
Biden has made headlines throughout his presidency for gaffes related to his use of teleprompters.
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President Biden reacts after reading “Four more years, pause” from a teleprompter during a speech at a labor union conference in Washington, D.C., April 24, 2024. (Fox News)
In April 2024, Biden appeared to incorporate scripted instructions in the middle of his speech while reading from a teleprompter, resulting in an awkward applause line. The moment came during a portion of his remarks plucked straight from his campaign stump speech.
“I see an America that protects democracy, not undermines it. An America that protects freedom, not takes it away,” Biden said. “I think the economy will grow significantly from the bottom up, and if the wealthy pay their fair share, they can get things like childcare and paid leave, while reducing the federal deficit and promoting economic growth.”
“Guys, just imagine what we can do next. Just give us four more years,” he said with a laugh.
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President Biden claimed in an interview with MSNBC's Lester Holt on July 10, 2024, that he doesn't need notes or a teleprompter for his speech. (Getty Images)
In a July 2024 interview with NBC's Lester Holt, Biden claimed he didn't need notes or a teleprompter for his speech because he was “on the ball.”
Ahead of the second debate with Donald Trump in September, when Holt asked if Biden was going to “get back on the horse,” Biden angrily insisted, “I'm on the horse.” did. “I've done 22 big events with thousands of people. An overwhelming crowd. A lot of things happened. I ride horses.”
“What I'm doing is going out and demonstrating to the American people: I am in control of all abilities“I don't need notes, I don't need a teleprompter,” Biden continued. “I can go out and answer any questions. I stand there when NATO is in town and I'm there for an hour. I stood up and answered questions.” ”
The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
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Fox News Digital's Anders Hagstrom and Peter Aitken contributed to this report.
