Internet dubs Byron Donalds ‘disgusting liar’ as he accuses Biden of using injections to ‘look coherent’
WASHINGTON, DC: Republican Representative Byron Donalds recently stirred controversy by baselessly accusing President Joe Biden of using "injections" to "look "coherent" during public appearances.
Donalds' unfounded claim, made during a Fox News interview on Sunday, May 19, drew immediate backlash and skepticism, even from the network's host Maria Bartiromo, as reported by Rolling Stone.
Rep. Byron Donalds recklessly speculates to Maria Bartiromo that Joe Biden is taking "injections" that make him "look coherent."
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 19, 2024
"We're not doctors. We have no idea," Bartiromo replies in a rare moment of honesty. pic.twitter.com/qw24BiyDMG
Byron Donalds makes unfounded claim about Joe Biden using 'injections' for public events
During the interview, Bartiromo was taken aback by Donalds' unfounded assertion. "These are obviously very serious charges… We’re not doctors. We have no idea," she remarked, emphasizing the speculative nature of Donalds' comments. This wasn’t the first time Bartiromo encountered such accusations.
Just days earlier, GOP Representative Greg Murphy made similar claims on Fox Business, suggesting that Biden was "jacked up on something" during the State of the Union address, though he failed to provide any concrete evidence.
Murphy, a surgeon, stated, "I was in the State of the Union address, and Joe Biden must have been jacked up on something that day. I absolutely believe that from a medical viewpoint and actually have a little bit of good knowledge that happened."
He continued, casting doubt on Biden’s stamina and cognitive abilities, "He can’t stand, and he can’t stand under the lights for that long, and I don’t think he can keep a concept in his brain that long."
When pressed for details, Murphy cryptically offered to share his "evidence" offline, saying, "Maybe we can talk offline, and I’ll show you something that proves that." However, he failed to present any substantial proof during the live discussion.
Donalds and Murphy appeared to be following the playbook of former President Donald Trump, who has constantly cast doubt on Biden's health and capabilities. Notably, Donalds has been rumored to be under consideration as Trump's potential running mate, lending a strategic motivation to his inflammatory rhetoric.
Byron Donalds draws backlash online for baseless claim about Joe Biden
The Internet was quick to hit back at Donalds' unfounded allegation about Biden.
"Faux-victimhood and loony conspiracies. That's pretty much sums you up what the GOP has become," one X user wrote.
Faux-victimhood and loony conspiracies. That’s pretty much sums you up what the GOP has become. https://t.co/mSDKGzCzEg
— Jamie Miller (@49ersJamie) May 19, 2024
"This is beyond disgusting. When you say there should be drug testing you mean both Biden and Trump should be tested…right? What a jackass. Just another stunt to besmirch the good name of Joe Biden," another remarked.
This is beyond disgusting. When you say there should be drug testing you mean *both* Biden and Trump should be tested…right? What a jackass. Just another stunt to besmirch the good name of Joe Biden. https://t.co/PBGI5S6eok
— Linda Ajello (@mamajello) May 19, 2024
A third user quipped, "This is what happens when the YouTube comment section gets elected to Congress," while a fourth stated, "Reckless speculation without any factual basis. . Ladies and gentlemen, this is called gossip."
This is what happens when the YouTube comment section gets elected to Congress https://t.co/LEoOan4Ior
— Cap'nJack Democracy Defender (@CapnJack_1270) May 19, 2024
Reckless speculation without any factual basis. . Ladies and gentlemen, this is called gossip.
— Clyde McKinley (@GenuineRisk1) May 19, 2024
Others questioned Donalds' mental state, with one user stating, "@ByronDonalds is what untreated mental illness looks like," and another wrote, "Now, it's time for President Biden's attorney to demand a public apology from Byron Daniel. He crossed the line with his injection lies."
@ByronDonalds is what untreated mental illness looks like.
— Just Elizabeth Again (@SylnaZhinka) May 19, 2024
Now, it's time for President Biden's attorney to demand a public apology from Byron Daniel. He crossed the line with his injection lies.
— 🟦🟧Sugiebabi Be Smilin' 🚫🔫 (@Tacoma2220) May 19, 2024
The backlash extended to Donalds' home state, with one declaring, "Byron Donald's one of Florida's great embarrassments," and another mentioned "Rep Byron Donald's is such a disgusting LIAR that no one should take anything he has to say as the truth. Not even if his tongue comes notarized."
Rep. Byron Donald's is such a disgusting LIAR that no one should take anything he has to say as the truth. Not even if his tongue comes notarized.
— Nigel Wesley (@NigelWesley3) May 19, 2024
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