By The FirstIn an explosive report from Axios, the normally kindly public image of President Joe Biden has been challenged. The investigative news outlet portrays a different Biden, one who frequently loses his temper and yells at members of his staff in private, a stark contrast from his usual demeanor.
Citing current and former aides, the Axios report states that the President’s anger can be so intense that some staff members are hesitant to meet with him alone, often bringing along colleagues as a form of protection against his outbursts. According to one administration official, “no one is safe,” from Biden’s rage.
Biden’s off-the-record exclamations have been detailed by Axios as surprisingly fiery, often escalating to admonitions such as “God dammit, how the f**k don’t you know this?!,” “Don’t f**king bullsh*t me!” and “Get the f**k out of here!” These intense episodes, as recounted by several sources, have been both witnessed and directly experienced by aides in the President’s vicinity.
While such behavior might typically be seen as detrimental to a President’s image, Axios also points out a faction within the White House staff who believe that showing this side of Biden to the public could actually have positive implications. These aides are of the opinion that an occasional display of temper might mitigate voter concerns about the 80-year-old President’s engagement and suitability for office. They speculate that such emotional outbursts could be viewed as a sign of Biden’s dedication, involvement, and continuing mental acuity rather than evidence of a fraying temper.
The White House has yet to make an official statement about these allegations, declining to comment on Axios’s revelations. The report leaves lingering questions about the true nature of President Biden’s leadership and the potential impacts of such revelations on his political future.
