Congressman Ronnie Jackson, a former White House physician, and Republican lawmakers wrote that in light of Biden’s 2024 re-election campaign announcement, they are concerned about his “current cognitive state and his ability to run for another term as president,” reports FoxNews .
“We believe that regardless of gender, age, or political party, all presidents should document and demonstrate sound mental capacity,” the Republicans wrote in their address to the president. “Although you underwent two physical exams during your presidency, one on November 19, 2021 and the other on February 16, 2023, there is no indication that you underwent a cognitive evaluation, and if you did, the results were hidden from the public,” they continued.
Republicans wrote that after Biden’s physical exam in February, White House physician Kevin O’Connor “declared that you are a ‘healthy, vigorous 80-year-old man capable of performing with success in the office of President, including that of Director General, Head of State and Commander-in-Chief.” “However, this statement is based on a medical examination which excludes an assessment of your cognitive and mental abilities, which is our concern and that of the American public,” they wrote.
Jackson and his 61 fellow Republicans have sent three “separate letters on the subject” since Biden took office, pointing out that the president “did not respond to any of those letters and actively ignored requests from more than 50 members of the Congress for you to take the test.” “As you and your staff deny these demands, Americans continue to doubt your mental and cognitive abilities and lose faith in your ability to lead this country,” they wrote, citing a Harvard CAPS-Harris Institute survey that found revealed that 57% of voters in the United States questioned Biden’s “mental capacity” to lead the state.
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