Biden’s Awkward Encounter with Clooney Raises Eyebrows Ahead of 2024 Debate

Okay, I need to write a news article based on the query and the provided search results. Let me start by understanding the user’s requirements. The user wants an 8-paragraph article from a conservative perspective, using simple language and no markdown. Each paragraph should be 2-4 sentences. The article should focus on Biden’s encounter with Clooney as revealed in Tapper’s book.

First, I’ll review the search results. The key points from the sources are that Biden didn’t recognize Clooney at a fundraiser, appeared slow and catatonic, and this incident happened before the 2024 debate. Clooney later wrote an op-ed leading to Biden’s exit from the race. The book cites over 200 interviews, mostly Democrats, and describes Biden as severely diminished.

Now, structuring the article into 8 paragraphs. Start with the incident itself