President Joe Biden repeatedly refused to commit to having an independent medical evaluation of his neurological and cognitive functions as he tries to stave off an effort from inside his party to remove him from the top of the ticket.
Biden made the remarks during a Friday interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos following his disastrous debate performance last week against former President Donald Trump.
The 81-year-old said that he could not run a 100-yard dash in 10 seconds flat, but he was “still in good shape.”
He said that his doctors told him following the debate that he was just “exhausted” and that his doctors travel with him everywhere he goes.
“I have an ongoing assessment of what I’m doin’, and they don’t hesitate to tell me if they think there’s something wrong,” he claimed.
When asked if he’s had a “a full neurological and cognitive…
