Joe is the Left's Stand-Up Guy, with someone else's hand (we think we know who) manipulating his actions, talking in his ear, feeding him lines, propping him up, and walking him back to their lies after he tells the truth. It is glaringly obvious to the most casual of observers.
Many of the World's Press Corps from countries around the Globe are shaking their heads. Dubious World Leaders are planning actions while the Fool on the Hill is in office.