Allegations of Joe Biden’s Cognitive DeclineAllegations of Joe Biden’s Cognitive Decline Recent allegations have surfaced regarding President Joe Biden’s cognitive health, with concerns raised about his ability to effectively lead the country. Best Friend’s Call for Neurological Examination Biographer Chris Whipple claims that one of Biden’s closest friends believes he should undergo a comprehensive neurological exam and release the results publicly. Whipple suggests that the results may provide insights into the president’s cognitive function. Criticism of White House Control Whipple also criticizes the Biden White House for its strict control over information and the president’s public appearances. He alleges that Biden’s quotes in his book were provided solely through written questions and answers. Uncertainty over Re-election Campaign Reports indicate that some senior campaign officials are doubtful about Biden’s re-election prospects. A megadonor was reportedly told that Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race is imminent. Concerns During Presidential Debate Biden’s performance in the recent presidential debate has further fueled concerns about his cognitive abilities. He appeared to struggle with his speech, and his facial expressions and mannerisms raised questions about his alertness and energy levels. Reactions from Democrats Some Democratic officials have openly called for Biden to resign or at least reconsider his re-election plans. Former Democratic spokesman David Axelrod expressed concern that Biden’s debate performance could trigger internal discussions about his continued leadership. The allegations and concerns surrounding President Biden’s cognitive health have raised questions about his fitness to serve and the future of the Democratic Party’s leadership.
One of the presidents Joe BidenAccording to biographer, his “best friends” believe he should undergo a “full neurological examination” and make the results public Chris Whip.
Whipple, the author of the 2023 book The Fight of His Life: Inside Joe Biden’s White Housemade the claim during an appearance on CNN On Monday evening (July 8), attention turned to growing concerns about the president’s cognitive decline.
“I will tell you that one of the president’s best friends thinks that Joe Biden should go to Walter Reed, get a full neurological exam, release the results and then see what happens,” Whipple said.
The author also called Biden’s White House “the most closed, tightly controlled and scripted White House in modern history” and claimed that all of the president’s quotes for the book were recorded in the form of written questions and answers.
Whipple’s comments came amid reports of uncertainty surrounding the president’s re-election campaign, as a senior campaign official reportedly told at least one megadonor that Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 election is “only a matter of time,” according to TMZas well as multiple Democratic officials who openly called on him to resign. The official reportedly said the focus had shifted from a singular support for the president’s re-election to “Democrats must keep the White House” after Biden’s disastrous performance in the first presidential debate against the former president Donald Trumpthe presumptive Republican nominee last month.
Biden, 81, the oldest president in history, appeared opposite Trump on a debate stage for the first time since the 2020 election and did little to assuage concerns about his strength and energy. The president appeared to struggle with his voice, clearing his throat and coughing several times, and was often seen with his mouth open and his eyes wide open as Trump spoke, occasionally struggling to finish sentences.
According to a former Democratic official and Democratic Party spokesman, Biden’s actions have caused “panic” among Democrats. CNN senior political commentator David Axelrod.
“He seemed a little disoriented. He got stronger as the debate went on. But by then I think panic had set in,” Axelrod said, adding that “there will be discussions about whether he should continue.”
