HES’S BACK?: Biden makes stunning claim about relationship with world leaders
Joe Biden’s “Phantom Presidency”: Confusion, Investigations, and the Growing Demand for Accountability
In what some critics are calling a “delusional encore,” former President Joe Biden reemerged into the political spotlight this week with a speech at a Human Resource Management Convention—where he baffled audiences by referring to himself as if he were still Commander-in-Chief.
“You don’t see me publicly throughout this,” Biden said, “but they [world leaders] asked to see me—and I see them.”
That single quote ignited a firestorm of media commentary, congressional speculation, and partisan warfare. Was Joe Biden joking, confused—or continuing to operate as a de facto world leader behind the scenes? And if so… who exactly was running the country during his presidency?
The implications are politically explosive—and, for Republicans, potentially vindicating.
👴 Delusional or Dangerous?
Biden’s comments about “negotiating with world leaders” in retirement raised eyebrows—not just because he seems to believe he’s still on the job, but because it highlights a broader, long-standing concern: Was Joe Biden ever really in control?
Conservative pundit Kaylee McEnany summed it up:
“Maybe world leaders are suffering from insomnia and needed a chat with Biden to fall asleep. But seriously—who was running the White House?”
While the former president insisted he’s “working like hell” on a 500-page memoir, some see the effort as more than literary ambition. It could be an attempt to reclaim the narrative of his administration amid accusations of being a “puppet president” manipulated by unelected staffers.
And the drama is about to escalate.
🧾 Congressional Probes: Who Was Really in Charge?
House Republicans, led by Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, have announced a series of upcoming hearings to investigate the inner workings of the Biden White House. The central question: Was Joe Biden mentally or physically fit to serve?
Key Biden-era officials are expected to testify under subpoena, including:
Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House Press Secretary
Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Biden’s physician who repeatedly assured the public of Biden’s good health
Several anonymous staffers rumored to have had unusual influence over policy decisions
“They’ll try to plead executive privilege,” Comer warned. “But they don’t have that right anymore. President Trump waived it. They will testify—or they will be held in contempt of Congress.”
The political stakes are high. If evidence emerges showing that Biden wasn’t mentally capable of fulfilling his duties—while staffers and Democratic leaders covered for him—it could become one of the most significant presidential scandals in modern U.S. history.
📸 The Cropped Photo Controversy: Kamala Keeps Her Distance
Adding fuel to the fire was a now-viral Independence Day Instagram post by Vice President Kamala Harris. In the original version of the group photo from a White House 4th of July event, Joe and Jill Biden were standing beside Harris and her husband. But in the final post, they had been cropped out.
The image sparked immediate speculation—was it an innocent cropping mistake, or a symbolic signal of separation from the increasingly controversial former president?
“This was intentional,” said Fox host Kaylee McEnany. “It’s the clearest visual sign yet that Democrats are abandoning Biden.”
Others, including Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), say this underscores a larger strategy:
“They’re trying to distance themselves from the mental acuity cover-up… and quietly erase Biden from the party’s future.”
💸 The Shadow Presidency Theory
As Biden fades into the background, one theory gaining traction is that a “shadow government” of unelected advisors actually ran the country for much of his term. It’s a narrative that resonates with conservatives and independents frustrated by the perceived lack of transparency and accountability.
“If Biden wasn’t running the show, who was?” asked Fox’s Jesse Watters. “We didn’t elect Ron Klain, Susan Rice, or whoever was signing the AutoPen executive orders. That’s not democracy—that’s deception.”
Some critics argue this is why the 2024 Democratic primary was so opaque. Rather than allow Biden to run again or hold a true vote, Democratic elites allegedly “installed” another candidate—rumored to be California Governor Gavin Newsom or Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer—without meaningful input from party voters.
“They talk about saving democracy,” said commentator Joe Concha. “But they pulled a Soviet-style switch behind closed doors. No votes. No accountability.”
🧠 The Mental Fitness Scandal: Was It All a Cover-Up?
The elephant in the room is Biden’s health. For months, critics pointed to slurred speech, memory lapses, and confusion as signs that Biden wasn’t cognitively up to the job. The White House and media allies pushed back, calling the concerns “conspiratorial” and “ageist.”
But with Biden now speaking like he’s still president—and preparing to publish a memoir in which he insists on his continued global relevance—the debate is impossible to ignore.
“Even if Biden was only out of it for one year,” said co-host Joey Jones, “that’s still a year Americans had no idea who was making decisions.”
Dr. Kevin O’Connor, who repeatedly signed off on Biden’s health, will likely be questioned about how thoroughly and honestly medical assessments were made public. The credibility of the White House’s internal review process is on trial.
🗳️ Trump Responds: Focus on the Future, But Don’t Forget the Past
Donald Trump—now officially back in office after the 2024 election—has largely avoided weighing in on the Biden confusion, preferring to focus on the economy and border security. But his supporters say justice must be served.
“President Trump is working for the American people. But Congress still needs to investigate what happened during those four years,” said Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO).
Many in the GOP believe these hearings could validate what they’ve long claimed: that Biden was a figurehead propped up by political operatives.
Others say the whole saga has become an embarrassing distraction:
“Move on,” urged panelist Arthel Neville. “There are bigger things to focus on now. We’re wasting time relitigating the past.”
But for millions of Americans, especially those who felt misled or unheard during the Biden years, this isn’t just about politics. It’s about truth, trust, and who was really in charge of the country.
🔍 Final Thoughts: Will There Be Accountability?
That remains to be seen. While Republicans are eager to hold hearings, there is understandable cynicism that anything substantial will come of it. As many voters have seen before—whether it was Benghazi, Russiagate, or Hunter Biden—scandals rarely end in real consequences.
But if these hearings reveal that Biden’s presidency was in large part managed by unelected aides while the president himself lacked awareness or control, it will mark a constitutional crisis of historic proportions.
One thing is clear: Joe Biden may be out of office, but his presidency—and the secrets it may have hidden—are far from over.