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Biden Won’t Take Cognitive Test Despite Growing Concerns about His Mental Fitness for Office

An ABC poll found 86 percent of adults believe that Biden is too old for another term in the White House
Seamus OthotBy Seamus OthotFebruary 13, 2024Updated:February 13, 20242 Comments2 Mins Read
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President Joe Biden will not take a cognitive exam during his next visit to the doctor’s office despite growing doubts about his mental fitness for office, exacerbated by a catastrophic press conference meant to prove his mental ability.

[RELATED: Biden Lashes Out at Press, Suffers Memory Lapse While Denying Senility…]

“The President proves every day how he operates, how he thinks — right? — by dealing with world leaders, by making really difficult decisions on behalf of the — the American people, whether it’s domestic, whether it’s national security.  And so, he shows it every day on how he thinks, how he operates,” said Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, quoting president Biden’s doctor.

REPORTER: "Any updates on when the president's physical might be taking place?"

KJP: "He will have a physical. When we have information on that, we'll certainly share that with you. We'll be transparent."

REPORTER: What about a cognitive exam?

KJP: "The president proves… pic.twitter.com/4GZr4inA2H

— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) February 12, 2024

Secretary Jean-Pierre was asked whether Biden would take a cognitive exam when he takes his yearly physical, and, although she was reluctant to directly address the question, she confirmed that there will be no cognitive exam.

“We’re going to do it the way that we’ve done it the last two years.  It’s not going to be anything different,” said Jean-Pierre.

Biden did not take a cognitive exam in the last two years, meaning that, if this year’s exam is the same, he will not take one.

Jean-Pierre tried to convince the reporter that a cognitive test would be unnecessary, citing the year-old report from White House Doctor Kevin O’Connor, and giving her own personal opinion.

“I believe, for me — you’re asking me my personal opinion — he is sharp. He is on top of things,” said Jean-Pierre, who views Biden as a “mentor.”

The public, however, is far less confident in Biden’s mental acuity.

According to a recent poll from ABC News and Ipsos, 86 percent of adults believe that Biden, who is currently 81, is too old for another term in the White House.

Biden’s mental capacity has come under increased scrutiny following his disastrous press conference last Friday, and the publication of Special Counsel Robert K. Hur’s report on Biden’s mishandling of classified documents.

Hur’s report claimed that, although Biden did mishandle the documents, he should not be prosecuted for it, because he would be mentally unfit to stand trial, and a jury would view him as a kindly old man with a poor memory, with diminished mental capacity due to his age.

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Seamus Othot

Seamus Othot is a reporter for The Maine Wire. He grew up in New Hampshire, and graduated from The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, where he was able to spend his time reading the great works of Western Civilization. He can be reached at [email protected]

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Robert
2 years ago

It is obvious that the man is in need of memory care. Scary that this corrupt old man has the nuclear codes accessible to him.

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Samual K Blojobo
Samual K Blojobo
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Don’t Joe — stay in the race and lose big like you deserve.

The Dems are desperate to install a new meat puppet — don’t give them the chance.

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