White House Asked Why President Joe Biden Is Skipping Notre Dame Reopening In Paris

During a White House press briefing on Friday, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked about President Biden’s absence from the Notre Dame reopening and Canada’s involvement in international affairs.

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[diannahaw]

As per usual she does not answer the question!

[Pius-XI]

What conflict? He could have flew out today? I've checked his schedule and nothing on it

[dashriprock]

What are they talking about? The president was there.

[lawrencekraemer]

The scheduling conflict is that it conflicts with his nap schedule

[JulieChild-rpnm]

She pronounces Norte Dame wrong. Shameful.

[vickiepeek]

blinking designates lying - and Karine has the blinkingest eyes in the universe - and her eye shadow color makes it even more apparent - 44 more days hope we still have a world by then

[CeciliaS-divc]

When the President can't attend, the vice president is supposed to go in his place.

[MicheleEdw]

She didn't answer why he is not going to Paris

[TendingTheProcess]

What scheduling conflict ? What was scheduled ? Where was Biden ?

[StormCentral]

the president elect is there. trump being there is representing the presidency more than jill

[kittiesshortie]

I’d love to know how much it cost the American taxpayer to fly “ Dr. “ Jill and Ashley to the ceremony. This is EXACTLY why Jill dragged her senile husband into the presidential race - she just LOVES all these First Lady perks and privileges that she laps up as First Lady. Too bad, so sad.

[whocares]

Scheduling conflicts ? Really. Oh, were they afraid that he might fall asleep again infront of everyone ? Oh wait, he did that in Angola.

[caw]

No scheduling conflict. His handlers just didn't want him doing anything embarrassing.

[reynakosla]

that so Jill can spend our money to get her world travel in. Interesting that she is so involved finally doing her job as First Lady. What a joke!

[KarlaLee-dzwd]

To me it Biden really wanted to do something worthwhile he should pardon Penny That's the one that deserves the pardon right there

[TheCowboylogic]

Why is 'Dr.' Jill representing US?

[jackiedewine]

Scheduling conflict? The beach needs him?

[Insert.Name.Here.]

Joe has checked out, mentally and physically.

[kittiesshortie]

KJP is so dumb that she mis- pronounces “ Notre Dame “, instead of saying “ DOM” she pronounces it as in “ There is nothing like a DAME”. Cringe worthy.

[andproud]

This lady can't even do a good job at lying. What a complete embarrassment!!!! Bet Harris wasn't invited.