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President's cognitive decline sparks concern; Cabinet urged to invoke 25th amendment

Ronny Jackson

In recent developments, concerns about President Joe Biden's cognitive abilities have once again come to the forefront. Texas Congressman Ronny Jackson, a former medical doctor who has served as physician for three presidents, including Donald Trump, has voiced his apprehensions about Biden's mental fitness. Rep. Jackson, who administered a cognitive test to then-President Trump, has observed a series of verbal gaffes and memory lapses by President Biden, leading to doubts about his cognitive capacity.

During a recent press conference, President Biden seemed to struggle with recalling names, confusing figures like Francois Mitterrand and Helmut Kohl with Angela Merkel. Additionally, he exhibited difficulty in recalling prominent organizations such as Hamas. These incidents, amid other similar instances in recent months, raise concerns about his ability to effectively function in his presidential role.

The situation intensified when a special counsel within the Biden administration affirmed what many have suspected for some time: that the President is not cognitively fit to partake in legal proceedings. This confirmation by someone from Biden's own team has sparked further debates and led to calls for action. Congressman Jackson emphasized the gravity of the situation, referring to it as a serious national security issue.

The prospect of invoking the 25th Amendment, which deals with the removal of a President from office due to incapacity, was raised by Congressman Jackson. He argued that it may be necessary for the President's cabinet to consider this option given the mounting concerns about his mental acuity.

He administered a cognitive test to then-President Donald Trump.
Dr. Ronny Jackson was the medical doctor for three presidents.
President Biden has been experiencing frequent memory lapses and verbal gaffes.

Moreover, some have speculated that the release of the special counsel's report and the subsequent press conference by President Biden were part of a deliberate strategy. It is suggested that the Biden Department of Justice allowed the special counsel's statement as an initial step towards removing the President from office. These claims posit that the administration itself recognizes the need for an alternative candidate and has initiated the process to remove Biden.

While there are Democrats who have come to the defense of President Biden, arguing against claims questioning his cognitive abilities, the media has been critical. The intensity of the scrutiny from the media has heightened, further adding to the concerns surrounding his mental fitness.

As the situation unfolds, the fate of President Biden remains uncertain. Some speculate that his chances of remaining in office until November have significantly decreased. It is unclear how these developments will continue to play out, but the questions and debates over President Biden's cognitive capabilities persist.

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