The president’s mental and physical fitness has been called into question recently. But this news will only heighten concerns about him and his ability to lead.
Because Karine Jean-Pierre just admitted a scary Biden health crisis that has Democrats sounding the alarm.
During a heated press briefing at the White House on Monday, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed that President Joe Biden has seen a neurologist three times during his presidency.
Jean-Pierre addressed inquiries from reporters about Dr. Kevin Cannard, a neurologist who specializes in Parkinson’s disease, reportedly visiting the White House eight times over the past eight months.
“Every year, around the president’s physical examination, he sees a neurologist,” Jean-Pierre explained. “That’s three times, right? So, I’m telling you that he has seen a neurologist three times while he has been in this presidency.”
She emphasized that Biden has had these neurological consultations “three times.”
.@edokeefe, @KellyO and @ZekeJMiller \ with some tough questions in today's briefing revolving around a Parkinson's specialist visits to the WH:
— Alex Thompson (@AlexThomp) July 8, 2024
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She reiterated the necessity of these visits: “Every time he has a physical, he has had to see a neurologist,” adding that “for security reasons,” the White House cannot disclose the names of specialists who visit.
“We cannot share names of specialists broadly. From a dermatologist to a neurologist, we cannot share names,” she said. “There are security reasons…”
The press briefing became tense as CBS News reporter Ed O’Keefe expressed the press corps’ frustration over the lack of information.
“What are you miffed about?” Jean-Pierre asked. She remained firm, stating she would not confirm any names. “It doesn’t matter how hard you push me; it doesn’t matter how angry you get with me. I’m not going to confirm a name,” she said.
“What I can share with you is that the president has seen a neurologist for his physical three times. Three times.”
Recent White House visitor logs indicate that Dr. Cannard visited the White House eight times between July 2023 and March 2024. The logs do not clarify if Cannard was there specifically for the president or for other meetings.
Historical records show Cannard visited the White House multiple times during President Barack Obama’s administration, including ten visits in 2012, with more in 2013 and 2014.
Following Biden’s debate performance against former President Donald Trump, there have been calls from some Democrats, donors, and voters for Biden to withdraw from the presidential race.
Concerns about Biden’s mental and physical fitness have persisted, but Biden and his campaign have asserted that he will continue his run for re-election.
Jean-Pierre had previously mentioned that Biden had not been medically examined by his physician since February. A White House official later disclosed that Biden had seen his physician for a “brief check” after the debate, according to CNN.
Why is it that White House staff can’t be properly transparent about what’s going on with the president’s health?
And when they do give out information regarding Joe Biden’s visits with his physicians, they are incredibly vague with that information.
So much for being an openly transparent administration like they promised.
This situation just proves that not only is Biden not fit to serve as commander-in-chief, but his staff, like Karine Jean-Pierre, isn’t fit to serve in any sort of presidential administration.
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