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White House Refuses Biden Cognitive Test Amid DOJ Report and GOP Scrutiny

Despite concerns over President Biden's mental acuity and handling of classified documents, the White House declines cognitive testing as House Republicans intensify their inquiry.

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President Joe Biden at the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12, 2024.
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Overview

  • The White House has stated President Biden will not undergo a cognitive test, despite concerns raised by a Department of Justice report and voter worries about his mental acuity.
  • Special Counsel Robert Hur's report described Biden as a 'sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory,' but did not recommend charges related to mishandling classified documents.
  • House Republicans are seeking testimony from Special Counsel Robert Hur and have demanded recordings of his interview with Biden as part of an ongoing impeachment inquiry.
  • Polls indicate a significant portion of Americans, including Democrats, believe Biden received special treatment in the investigation and question his fitness for a second term.
  • The controversy over Biden's cognitive abilities and the handling of classified documents has intensified the political debate, with GOP leaders and presidential candidates calling for his resignation.