Lip Reading Specialist Hilariously Decodes Biden-Obama Conversation At Ethel Kennedy Funeral | WATCH

A lip-reading analysis of a conversation between President Biden and former President Obama revealed a striking assessment of Vice President Kamala Harris. One expert lip reader claims that the conversation happened on Wednesday during Ethel Kennedy's memorial ceremony in Washington.

The New York Post hired a professional lip reader to decipher what Obama and Biden were talking about at Ethel Kennedy's funeral.

Obama: "She's not as strong as me"

Biden: "That's true." pic.twitter.com/JHaMo0ABFo

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Biden’s Concerns Over HarrisBiden, 81, reportedly said, “She’s not as strong as me,” referring to Harris, though her name wasn’t explicitly mentioned. Former President Obama allegedly agreed, saying, “That’s true,” followed by, “We have time.” The talk took place in the midst of persistent doubts regarding Harris' eligibility to compete for the Democratic nomination in the 2024 presidential race, given that she succeeded Biden in July. "We'll get it in time," Biden added, expressing hope for the next campaign. The interpretation of the footage of the discussion was done by London-based forensic lip reader Jeremy Freeman. Freeman stressed that, in spite of rumors circulating on social media regarding Obama's nonverbal cues, the discussion was cordial and lacking in conflict. Harris’ Performance in PollsAfter replacing Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee, Vice President Harris first gained gains in the polls but has recently suffered a dip, particularly in significant swing states. Harris is lagging behind former President Donald Trump in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, according to recent polling averages. In the past, Trump has done better in surveys for the 2020 and 2016 elections. Democratic Reactions and Internal DivisionsDemocratic insiders offered mixed reactions to the lip reader’s interpretation. Some described it as an honest reflection of concerns within the party about Harris’ candidacy. “There was always worry that Harris wasn’t the right alternative to Biden,” one source said. The main reason for Biden's departure in July was worries about his mental clarity. Biden dropped out of the race in response to strong criticism from other Democrats who doubted his capacity to guide the party to victory. Fearing that Biden's prolonged campaign may harm Democrats farther down the ballot, Pelosi and other prominent Democrats spearheaded a campaign to get Biden to resign. George Clooney, an actor, expressed worries about Biden's cognitive ability in an opinion piece, which coincided with Pelosi's attempts. Official Responses to Lip ReadingBiden’s camp dismissed the lip-reading interpretation. Spokesman Andrew Bates mocked the use of a “lip reading expert” to interpret the conversation, stating that only Biden and Obama know what was discussed. Obama's close associate declined to refute the translation, branding outside conjecture as "ridiculous." Former Biden White House aides who are now endorsing Harris' campaign expressed shock at the veracity of the transcript. While one official called for the appointment of a "new lip reader," another pointed out that Biden wouldn't normally say things like that. Biden’s Reluctance to WithdrawBiden fought being forced to stand down at first, citing the 14 million votes he had won in primary elections earlier in the year. His decision to quit was prompted by a pivotal moment in a June discussion with Trump, when he found it difficult to express his opinions and raised doubts about his capacity to run in the general election. Significant internal pressure forced Biden to support Harris, as many Democrats worried that a protracted Biden candidacy would be disastrous for the party in November. Speaker of the House Pelosi, who had backed Biden before, was a major factor in pushing for his resignation. Memorial Service SettingObama and Biden spoke during a three-hour-long memorial service for Ethel Kennedy, the mother of the Kennedy family, which was held close to the White House. Since Biden's withdrawal from the race, Pelosi, who was present at the funeral, has not communicated with him. Biden's tears during her praise speech for Obama and former President Bill Clinton, who also attended the funeral, revealed the tensions between the two.