Biden’s Team Opts Against Cognitive Test Amid Election Concerns

A recently published book indicates that President Joe Biden’s advisors decided not to pursue a cognitive evaluation for the president in February 2024. The authors, including reporters from the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, titled their work “2024: Trump Takes the White House and Democrats Lost America.”

This book sheds light on discussions among Biden’s senior aides, who believed taking cognitive tests could alleviate worries regarding his age. They seemed confident that he’d pass the test without issues.

Interestingly, Biden’s longtime physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, reportedly assured his aides that he wouldn’t factor in the president’s political standing during treatments.

The debate surrounding the cognitive test took place just ahead of Biden’s physical examination, leading up to the June debate with Donald Trump. It was a tumultuous time, further complicated by a report discussing misinformation linked to documents previously tied to the former president.

Furthermore, the new book highlights candid conversations between Ron Crane, a former chief of staff for Biden, and David Axelrod, a former advisor to Obama. According to reports, Crane expressed frustration at Axelrod’s skepticism about Biden’s capabilities as he prepared for his re-election efforts.

In another notable exchange, Nancy Pelosi reportedly advised Biden against battling Trump, suggesting it wasn’t worth risking his ego. Crane was notably concerned about the potential impact of such debates on Biden’s campaign.

In discussions about the president’s preparation for his upcoming debate, it’s noted that Crane found Biden to be fatigued and unclear about his campaign direction. One author described an encounter where Biden seemed out of sorts while attempting to engage in preparations.

Biden’s team has yet to respond to requests for further comments regarding these revelations.