The White House has stated that a cognitive test is not necessary for President Joe Biden, citing his medical records and overall health. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasized that Biden's performance issues were due to a cold and not age-related concerns. She also confirmed that Biden did not take any medication before or after the cold and continued with campaign events. Jean-Pierre asserted that the President does not have Alzheimer's, dementia, or any degenerative illness, and his medical team has found no need for a cognitive test. Biden, who is 81 years old, was reported on by CNBC.
BREAKING: White House spokesperson says a cognitive test is 'not warranted' for Biden and that his record 'speaks for itself'
🚨🚨🚨 "Does President Biden, at 81 years old, have Alzheimer's, any form of dementia, or degenerative illness that may cause these sorts of lapses?" KARINE JEAN-PIERRE: "No" https://t.co/g6vv6HEhtS
White House has said that a cognitive test 'not necessary' for Biden, per CNBC.
Karine Jean-Pierre just went on live TV and stated Biden is in perfect health.. “As it relates to his medical records, we have been transparent—as it relates to the cognitive test .. it is not warranted in this case.” https://t.co/02JAfWE7Ys
White House says cognitive test 'not necessary' for Biden
Karine Jean-Pierre just said that the President's performance was due to a cold rather than being old. However, she admits that he did not take any medication before or after the cold or had any exams. He then went on campaign events that day and the next day...
White House @PressSec says Biden's medical team says that a cognitive test "is not warranted in this case."