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Biden Forgets Hamas's Name, Raising Concerns Over Mental Fitness

The incident during a press conference has sparked debate about the president's ability to serve a second term.

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President Joe Biden delivers remarks in the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Overview

  • President Joe Biden appeared to forget the name of Hamas during a press conference, prompting concerns over his mental fitness.
  • Biden's verbal slip-up occurred while discussing ongoing negotiations between Hamas and Israel over the release of hostages.
  • Critics and political opponents have seized on the incident to question Biden's ability to serve a second term.
  • Polls indicate a significant portion of Americans, including some within his own party, are concerned about Biden's age and mental aptitude.
  • The incident has sparked a broader conversation about the age and mental fitness of potential presidential candidates.