Many people, including anti-Trump figures, Democrats, and mainstream news organizations, have raised concerns about President Biden’s mental fitness for office. Billionaire Bill Ackman, a longtime Democratic Party donor, recently highlighted a video of former President Obama seemingly guiding Biden off the stage at a campaign donor event. Ackman expressed doubts about Biden’s ability to lead effectively, citing instances where Biden appeared confused or unfocused.
In addition to Ackman’s comments, progressive journalist Cenk Uygur criticized Democrats for ignoring Biden’s mental health issues, pointing out that the president seems to be in poor shape. He questioned whether Biden’s cognitive decline could impact his ability to govern effectively, especially if he becomes more stubborn due to dementia.
Despite these concerns, the Biden White House has pushed back against reports of the president’s mental decline. A report from the Department of Justice’s special counsel described Biden as an “elderly man with a poor memory.” However, the characterization helped save him from facing charges related to handling classified documents.
Critics of Biden, including liberal comedian Jon Stewart and billionaire Mark Cuban, have also raised doubts about his fitness for office. Stewart commented that Biden’s age is a significant issue, while Cuban suggested that both Biden and Trump may experience cognitive decline due to their age.
Some media personalities, such as “The View” co-host Sara Haines and media mogul Charlamagne Tha God, have also expressed concerns about Biden’s age and vitality. Haines argued that voters should not ignore signs of cognitive decline, while Charlamagne Tha God noted that Biden does not appear to be full of vigor.
Even reliably liberal news outlets have highlighted Biden’s age and mental acuity issues. The New York Times published a story featuring former Biden supporters who plan to vote for Trump due to concerns about Biden’s cognitive abilities. The Atlantic’s Mark Leibovich wrote that Biden’s candidacy is risky and potentially disastrous due to his age.
Overall, the debate over President Biden’s mental fitness continues to be a topic of discussion among various political figures and media outlets. While the White House has dismissed reports of cognitive decline, critics argue that Biden’s age and potential health issues could impact his ability to lead effectively.