WATCH: KJP Angrily Snaps At Reporter For Asking Why Biden Relies On Notecards

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre appeared visibly ruffled when pressed by a reporter on why President Joe Biden seems to lean heavily on note cards during public appearances.

The question, which sparked considerable tension during the press briefing, was raised after observations that the President used note cards during his briefing at the border and while meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

“The President, I noticed, had note cards at the border when he was doing his briefing there. He also had note cards last Friday with the Italian Prime Minister. Why does the President rely so heavily on note cards?” one reporter asked.

The question struck a nerve with Jean-Pierre, who retorted, “You’re upset because the President has note cards? You’re asking me a question about the President having note cards?”

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Jean-Pierre then defensively chimed, “The President has had, probably one of the most successful first three years of an administration than any modern-day president. He’s done more in the first three years than most presidents who had two terms. You’re asking me about note cards?”

During private fundraising events, Biden has adopted the practice of referring to notecards when responding to queries from previously selected donors. The practice of leaning on notecards for assistance in articulating policy stances has led to worries among certain donors regarding the implications of Biden’s age.

However, these orchestrated question-and-answer events have led to concerns among some contributors about whether Biden is capable of handling the demands of a presidential campaign, including possible debates against the 77-year-old former President Trump according to Axios.

Biden advisers say the president is given notecards only for very detailed and technical questions, and say he frequently does spontaneous Q&As.

Most recent presidents — including Trump, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush and Barack Obama — have carried crib notes, or used teleprompters, to help guide them through various public events and meetings.

In Biden’s case, donors have noticed he’s also using notecards in private events. Biden’s campaign dismissed such concerns.

“In news that matters to the American people when it comes to the 2024 election today: Three IVF clinics in Alabama ceased operations out of fear of criminal prosecution by the state — all at the feet of Donald Trump,” Biden campaign spokesperson Kevin Munoz said, referring to an Alabama court’s ruling that frozen embryos are children, the latest decision to follow the Supreme Court’s rejection of abortion rights.

The President has also faced scrutiny over his mental fitness for the demanding role of leading the United States. In early February, Special Counsel Robert Hur released a comprehensive report meticulously detailing instances of mismanagement of sensitive information by the president, pinpointing a critical and alarming aspect of the situation: the president’s memory appears to be suffering from “significant limitations.”

The report painted a dim picture of Biden’s memory, claiming that he could not remember details such as the date of his son’s death or his own term as Vice President during special counsel interviews.