Doocy had questioned Jean-Pierre about a recent ABC News poll that revealed a decline in Americans' confidence in President Joe Biden's health.
According to the poll, only 28% of Americans believe Biden possesses the mental acuity necessary for the presidency, while the same percentage believes he has the physical fitness required for the role. These figures represent a decline from May 2023, suggesting a challenging path for Biden's re-election bid.
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Initially, Jean-Pierre dismissed the poll as "a little confusing" before launching an attack on Doocy, insinuating bias in his line of questioning.
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"If you look at what this president has done over the last three years, passing historic pieces of legislation, and when it comes to a bipartisan infrastructure deal, many presidents before, like your favorite president, have said that," Jean-Pierre responded, prompting Doocy to interject.
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"Do you know who my favorite president is?" Doocy shot back.
Jean-Pierre responded suggestively, "Why don't we let the American people guess?"
Doocy protested, "No, no, no, no, no, no, no."
Jean-Pierre insisted, "Well, no, no, no, no. Let me finish. Let me finish. Let me finish. You asked me a question. I'm going to—"
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"I don't understand what you're getting at," Doocy interrupted.
Unfortunately, Jean-Pierre failed to provide an explanation for her accusation. It was evident that she was insinuating that former President Donald Trump is Doocy's "favorite president," despite Doocy never expressing such a sentiment.
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It is worth noting that while mainstream media often portrays Doocy as a mouthpiece for a purported right-wing news network, he is not affiliated with any political party as a registered voter. This fact underscores his commitment to journalism. Politico reported that Doocy was a registered Democrat during his college years.