The Hill . . ."The episode has since sparked intrigue in media and political circles about whether the hot mic accident was an intentional choice ahead of the midterm elections.
"“I personally believe it wasn’t a hot mic. He knew what he was doing, he knew he was on,” CNN’s Brian Stelter suggested on Tuesday “And then he had the manners to call later and try to mend fences. But it is still interesting to get inside the mind of the president.”
"Plenty of people disagree with that view.
"Amber E. Boydstun, a professor of political science at the University of California, Davis, said she finds it hard to believe that Biden’s outburst at Doocy was premeditated or strategic.
“ 'It just doesn't seem in his ethos or in any kind of longer-term best interest of the White House for him to use that specific expletive,” Boydstun said. “That just doesn't track.”
"In a broader sense, Boydstun said it is feasible that the White House communications staff and Biden himself may have grown increasingly frustrated in recent months “walking on eggshells” when making public statements and dealing with the press, especially with the president’s approval ratings faltering and his legislative agenda stalled.". . .
Biden Puts 8,000 Troops On Alert In Case Peter Doocy Retaliates | The Babylon Bee
. . . " Milley quickly made a phone call to get his troops mobilized. He then made another call to give Peter Doocy a heads up.
" 'I'm not planning any retaliation, that Biden guy is crazy!" said Doocy in a statement. "Or... am I?" Doocy's lips then curled upward in an evil right-wing smile.
"The State Department informed Ukraine their military protection may have to wait until the Doocy threat has passed."
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