In the days since special counsel Robert Hur released a report that described President Joe Biden’s memory as “significantly limited,” there’s been a notable response from presidential appointees and allies.
They have been quick to defend the president’s mental acuity, emphasizing his attention to “pertinent questions” and care for “minute details.” However, not all are convinced by this defensive stance; a former House Democrat pointedly noted that the special counsel has merely stated what many have been hesitant to acknowledge openly.
In Biden’s unannounced annual physical exam Wednesday, a key component appeared to be conspicuously absent: his cognitive test. This is the very test that former President Donald Trump took and passed, much to the amusement and criticism of the media and late-night talk show hosts.
Yet when it comes to Biden,…