Biden Defends Fitness for Office Amid Age Concerns, Allies Criticize Media Coverage

As President Joe Biden faces scrutiny over his age and cognitive abilities, his allies and campaign push back against media narratives, emphasizing his policy achievements and voter trust.

President Joe Biden and his allies defend his cognitive abilities and fitness for office following a report by Special Counsel Robert Hur that questioned his memory.
Biden's team criticizes the media's focus on his age, arguing it overshadows his policy successes and the substance of his governance.
Political scientists and Biden's campaign suggest it would be extremely difficult to replace him as the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election.
Concerns over Biden's age and fitness for office are contrasted with the potential cognitive decline of his likely opponent, Donald Trump.
Biden's campaign and allies emphasize his extensive experience and effectiveness in policy, challenging the narrative of cognitive decline.