WASHINGTON, DC—In a bold move to enhance his debate skills ahead of the upcoming presidential election, President* Joe Biden has hired Jeffrey Toobin as his new “Master Debater” coach. Toobin, known for his extensive experience in media and legal commentary, as well as his infamous Zoom call incident, is expected to bring a unique perspective to Biden’s preparation strategy.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced the appointment in a press briefing this morning, emphasizing the President’s commitment to improving his public speaking and debate performance. “President Biden believes in second chances and innovative approaches,” Jean-Pierre said. “Jeffrey Toobin has demonstrated an unparalleled dedication to the craft of debate, even under the most unexpected and challenging circumstances.”

Toobin, who has been keeping a low profile since his abrupt departure from The New Yorker and CNN, expressed his excitement about the new role. “I’m honored to help President* Biden become the master debater we all know he can be,” Toobin said in a statement. “I have a lot of hands-on experience that I can bring to the table, and I’m ready to dive in headfirst.”

Critics, however, have been quick to question the wisdom of this appointment. “It’s a stroke of genius or sheer desperation,” said political analyst and former Toobin colleague, Anderson Cooper. “But who knows? Maybe Toobin’s knack for keeping people on their toes will be just what Biden needs.”

The training sessions are expected to be intensive and unorthodox. Sources close to the White House suggest that Toobin’s methods include a mix of traditional debate preparation and unique stress-testing scenarios, designed to ensure that Biden remains unflappable in any situation. “Let’s just say Joe will be ready for anything after this,” an anonymous aide hinted.

Toobin’s appointment has also sparked a wave of memes and jokes on social media, with #MasterDebater trending within hours of the announcement. One popular meme features a split screen of Biden and Toobin, with the caption: “When you need hands-on debate prep.”

In response to the controversy, Toobin remains unfazed. “I’ve always been committed to pushing boundaries and exploring new ways to engage,” he said. “This is just the next chapter in my career, and I’m ready to face it head-on.”

Meanwhile, Biden, known for his gaffes and off-the-cuff remarks, seems optimistic about his new coach. “Jeff’s got the experience, the tenacity, and the, uh, ability to, you know, really grab hold of the issues,” Biden told reporters. “I’m looking forward to becoming the best master debater this country has ever seen.”

Only time will tell if Toobin’s unconventional approach will pay off. But one thing is certain: the upcoming debates are sure to be memorable, if not for the content, then certainly for the preparation.

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