Jill Biden's ex-press secretary lambasts tight control over president in NY Times report

The New York Times is reporting that there is "simmering discontent" among Biden administration officials towards the president's inner circle they believe is "shielding him" from the public.

Michael LaRosa, who served as first lady Jill Biden's press secretary, vocally expressed his frustration with Team Biden's ongoing strategy.

"Everything looks and feels so choreographed, scripted and controlled that it doesn’t afford him the opportunities to show off his strengths — humor, empathy and compassion," LaRosa told the Times.

"Relatability is his superpower, but you can only relate to someone when their humanity is exposed. That means flaws, mistakes and everything else that comes with imperfection," he added.

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"Those who have known him over the years said he remains at heart the same person… But many, including some on his own team, assume the limits on his public interactions are meant to protect him from age-related mistakes," the Times wrote Wednesday.

"There has been simmering discontent within his administration among those who think the president’s inner circle goes too far in shielding him from public exposure."

The Times referred to the issue of age as a "radioactive nuclear rod of the Biden presidency" that "no one wants to touch despite the danger of leaving it unaddressed."

"That flows from the top," the Times reported. "Defensive and testy, Mr. Biden deeply resents discussion of his age, and his closest aides have taken their cue from him. Rather than acknowledge the obvious issues while still highlighting the advantages of a seasoned president, some advisers argue that he has not slipped at all."

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