House Republican leaders are escalating their criticisms of President Joe Biden, declaring him “unfit” to serve as commander-in-chief and accusing the White House of a cover-up regarding his mental state. House Speaker Mike Johnson today told reporters that Biden’s recent debate performance against Donald Trump raised serious concerns about his ability to continue serving as president.
Johnson’s remarks follow Biden’s faltering performance in the debate, where he stumbled over his words and appeared to lose his train of thought. Johnson emphasized the dangers of having a president who is not “on his game,” suggesting that Biden’s apparent lapses signal weakness to foreign adversaries.
Further intensifying the scrutiny, Congressman Mike McCaul of Texas has called for an independent medical examination of the president, expressing distrust in the assessments provided by Biden’s own doctors. McCaul proposed that the examination could take place at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to ensure impartiality.
Amid these GOP accusations, the White House released a letter from President Biden’s doctor, reaffirming that the president is not being treated for Parkinson’s disease or any other serious medical conditions. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reiterated this point, stating that Biden remains fit to serve and has no plans to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.
The debate over Biden’s fitness has also caused rifts within the Democratic Party. House Democrats met behind closed doors today to discuss the president’s future candidacy. Representative Steve Cohen of Tennessee acknowledged the division, noting that Democrats are not unified in their support for Biden. “We are not even in the same book,” Cohen remarked, highlighting the ongoing debate about the 81-year-old president’s ability to secure a victory against Trump.
Senate Democrats are expected to hold their own discussions later today, weighing the implications of Biden’s performance and the GOP’s mounting attacks. As the political landscape becomes increasingly contentious, the future of Biden’s campaign remains a central topic of discussion in both parties.
