 The next day, prosecutors for the Manhattan District Attorney said in a letter to New York Judge Juan Merchan that though they believe the arguments for a delay are without merit, they will not oppose the request. Ximena Bustillo, NPR News, New York. Whether recent lapses on the part of President Biden are more common or are, as the White House has been saying, a one-time thing, it's becoming more of an issue. It was front and center today at a White House press briefing. Press Secretary Corrine Jean-Pierre was repeatedly questioned on the topic.