Democratic Representative takes someone’s phone during heated argument at airport about Biden’s mental abilities, questions their loyalty.

Longtime Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur found herself in a heated exchange with a man at an airport, captured on video, as she ignored questions about President Biden’s debate performance and cognitive abilities. The 78-year-old congresswoman seemed visibly frustrated as the interaction unfolded.

The video shows the man persistently asking Kaptur if President Biden should step down following his disappointing CNN debate showing. Despite being pushed for a response, Kaptur remains silent and continues on her way up the escalator. The man doesn’t give up and questions why the White House has allegedly been lying about Biden’s cognitive abilities.

In a tense moment, Kaptur is seen adjusting her luggage before grabbing the man’s phone as the video abruptly ends. In a follow-up video, Kaptur is questioned about taking the man’s phone, and she responds by asking for his name and where he lives, citing his questions as the reason for her inquiries.

The exchange escalates as Kaptur and the man circle each other, with Kaptur repeatedly asking for personal information. The man refuses to disclose his details, leading Kaptur to state that she won’t answer him if he doesn’t cooperate.

Despite the back-and-forth, the man persists in asking Kaptur if President Biden should step down, to which Kaptur finally responds with a firm “No” before walking away. The interaction ends with Kaptur insinuating that the man is influenced by external forces, which the man denies.

It’s revealed that the man has not revealed his identity or the organization he represents, leaving the circumstances of the encounter ambiguous. Despite the contentious exchange, Kaptur’s focus remains on delivering federal investments to Northwest Ohio.

The incident reflects a broader trend among Democrats, especially those facing competitive elections, who are grappling with questions about President Biden’s debate performance and potential candidacy in the 2024 race. Criticisms of Biden’s debate skills have been acknowledged even by prominent Democrats, including former President Barack Obama, who attributed it to a “bad night.”

Kaptur, a seasoned congresswoman with over 40 years of service, is embroiled in a challenging re-election battle in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, categorized as a “Democrat Toss Up” by the Cook Political Report.