Concerns Over Biden’s Cognition Discussed in New Book

A recent report suggests that the team of former President Joe Biden opted against having him take a cognitive recognition test in February 2024. This revelation comes from an upcoming book titled “2024: How Trump Defeated America, the White House and the Democrats,” set to be released this July.

The book indicates that Biden’s senior aides decided against allowing the president to undergo the test, largely due to worries regarding his age and capability to fulfill his duties.

“At the same time, Biden’s long-time physician, Kevin O’Connor, informed aides that he wouldn’t factor in the president’s political status while providing medical care,” the report states.

According to the report, the conversation concerning whether Biden should take the cognitive test unfolded in February, shortly before his physical examination at the White House.

This discussion coincided with remarks made by special advisor Robert Hur, who described Biden as “a sympathetic, well-meaning older man, poor older man with poor memory.”

Additionally, exchanges between former Biden Chief of Staff Ron Klain and former Obama aide David Axelrod were highlighted. Klain reportedly reached out to Axelrod after Axelrod expressed concerns regarding Biden’s fitness for a second term, mentioning, “The President is closer to 90 than 80 at the end of the second term, and that would be a major issue.”

“These comments incited frustration from Klain, who questioned why Axelrod was voicing concerns about the Democratic president as he prepared to launch his reelection campaign,” the book elaborates.