In a recent White House press briefing, Karine Jean-Pierre, the press secretary, confirmed that President Biden will not undergo a cognitive test during his forthcoming physical examination.
This announcement comes amidst growing concerns about the President's mental acuity.
Jean-Pierre relayed that Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the President's physician, does not deem a cognitive assessment necessary. She quoted Dr. O'Connor's belief that Biden demonstrates his cognitive prowess "every day in how he operates and how he thinks."
When queried about the legitimacy of including a cognitive test in the President's physical, Jean-Pierre referred to Dr. O'Connor's previous statement. "The president proves every day in how he operates and how he thinks, by dealing with world leaders, by making difficult decisions on behalf of the American people whether it's domestic or it's national security," she quoted. Jean-Pierre concluded her response by stating, "That is how Dr. O'Connor sees it, and that is how I'm going to leave it."
The press secretary further highlighted Biden's recent engagements with world leaders and his travels across the country. She shared her personal experience of spending "countless hours" with the President, describing him as "sharp, hes engaged," and "on top of things." Jean-Pierre added, "When we have meetings with him and his staff he is constantly pushing us, trying to get more information, and so that has been my experience with this president."
However, doubts about Biden's mental fitness have been amplified following the release of special counsel Robert Hurs report. The report revealed that Biden allegedly retained and disclosed classified materials post his vice presidency, during his time as a private citizen.
The report also indicated that Bidens memory was "significantly limited" during his 2023 interviews with the special counsel. The report from Hur stated, "We have also considered that, at trial, Mr. Biden would likely present himself to a jury, as he did during our interview of him, as a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory." It further noted that convincing a jury to convict an elderly former President of a serious felony requiring a mental state of willfulness would be challenging.
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