Biden is “fit for duty”, says annual physical exam

The White House doctor declared this Thursday (29.Feb.2024) that, according to the annual physical examination, the President of the United States, Joe Biden, is in full condition to perform the duties of the office “without the need for adjustments or adaptations”.

The president underwent his physical examination on Wednesday morning (Feb 28) at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. According to the doctor in charge, Kevin O’Connor, the Democrat’s health remains stable, including his heart arrhythmia and allergies. Read the full document (PDF – 264 kB, in English).

According to the report, Biden is using an air compressor device in his airways to treat his sleep apnea. He had basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, removed from his chest last year without the need for further treatment. In addition, he underwent root canal treatment on a tooth in June, without any major complications.

The document states that the president has “healthy habits”, abstaining from tobacco and alcohol, and maintaining a regular exercise routine. He is described as a “robust and active 81 year old”. Furthermore, the text states that the president continues “apt” to fulfill the responsibilities of the position of chief executive of the United States.

In a statement to journalists, however, the White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, denied the need for Biden to undergo a cognitive test, stating that the Democratic president “submits to a cognitive test daily”because often “moves from one topic to another, demonstrating detailed understanding of these subjects”.

Since the beginning of his campaign, Biden has been the target of criticism over whether his age could affect his ability to serve a second presidential term. The criticism is mainly coming from former President Donald Trump, who is 77 years old, and his supporters.

In February, special prosecutor Robert Hur concluded that there was not enough evidence to criminally charge the president for handling classified material after leaving the vice presidency in 2017. Hur justified his decision by citing Biden’s memory problems, which would make conviction difficult. of the jury.

Furthermore, just this month, the Democrat committed 2 “stumbles”. The first time, on February 4, he called the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, by the name of François Mitterand, French president who died in 1996. The second time, on February 8, he referred to the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, as the “president of Mexico”. The 2 mistakes are on a list of embarrassing moments for the Democrat. Remember the main ones: