Biden's COVID Theatrics: WH Photog Snaps Pic of 'Working' POTUS
On Thursday, the White House announced that President Joe Biden had tested positive for COVID-19, and, unsurprisingly, the media machine went into overdrive.
The President was said to be experiencing “mild” symptoms, but anytime anyone from the White House uses such a bland descriptor it can conjure all manner of doubt.
Of course, Biden’s advanced age had many fearing for the worst, and soon #PresidentHarris was trending on Twitter. This macabre sentiment wasn’t merely fueled by concerns for Biden’s health, but for the health of the nation, should the bullying-yet-inefficient Vice President need to be called up to the Oval Office.
Now, in what appeared to be an attempt to shore up our confidence in the President’s health, a White House staffer was sent in to photograph Biden at work.
A White House photographer stood six feet away from President Joe Biden and wore an N-95 mask to take his photo for social media after the president tested positive for COVID- test on Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during a briefing.
The president’s official account tweeted the photo, which shows Biden sitting maskless at a desk in a suit and button-up dress shirt.
In the tweet, Biden said he was “doing great” after his diagnosis and said he was “keeping busy!”
Folks, I'm doing great. Thanks for your concern. Just called Senator Casey, Congressman Cartwright, and Mayor Cognetti (and my Scranton cousins!) to send my regrets for missing our event today.
Keeping busy! pic.twitter.com/uf7AsOg571
— President Biden (@POTUS) July 21, 2022
And, as if to prove that Biden is still functioning, a video soon followed.
An update from me: pic.twitter.com/L2oCR0uUTu
— President Biden (@POTUS) July 21, 2022
The President will need to remain isolated for at least 5 days, and will continually be tested for the virus.
