New York Post political reporter Jon Levine reports that President Biden's physician met with a Parkinson's expert in January, raising questions about the president's health. These concerns come amidst mounting calls for Biden to end his re-election bid, particularly after his rocky debate performance.
President Biden's health has once again come under scrutiny following revelations that his physician met with a Parkinson's expert in January. The meeting, reported by New York Post political reporter Jon Levine, has raised questions about whether Biden is fit to continue serving as president.
Biden's Health Concerns Continue to Raise Questions
These concerns come as Biden faces increasing pressure to end his re-election bid. A recent poll by the New York Times/Siena College found that 64% of voters want Biden replaced on the Democratic ticket, including 48% of people who planned to vote for Biden.
Biden has dismissed these calls, saying that he is "firmly committed to staying in this race." However, his rocky debate performance and ongoing health concerns have raised questions about his ability to lead the country for another four years.
Biden's Health Concerns Continue to Raise Questions
In a letter to congressional Democrats, Biden urged his party to "move forward as a unified party" in order to defeat former President Trump in their 2024 election rematch. He argued that any further questioning of his candidacy "only helps Trump and hurts us."
However, some Democrats remain unconvinced. Former Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau argues that "the voters have been voicing" concerns about Biden for months. He cites the pre-debate poll that found 69% of the electorate finds Biden too old to be an effective president.
Biden's Health Concerns Continue to Raise Questions
"This is not an elite thing. This is not a media thing. This is not a one-bad-debate-freakout thing," Favreau wrote. "The voters have been voicing these concerns for months now. Denying them or dismissing them is not the way to overcome them."
Biden's physician, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, conducted the president's annual physical exam in November and concluded that Biden "remains fit to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency." However, the meeting with the Parkinson's expert has raised new questions about Biden's health.
Biden's Health Concerns Continue to Raise Questions
Parkinson's disease is a nervous system disorder that affects movement, speech, and other bodily functions. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease can include tremors, rigidity, slowness of movement, and impaired balance.
While it is possible for people with Parkinson's disease to continue working and living independently, the condition can progress over time. There is no cure for Parkinson's disease, but treatment can help manage the symptoms.
Biden's meeting with the Parkinson's expert does not necessarily mean that he has Parkinson's disease. However, it does raise concerns about his overall health and fitness to serve as president.
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Biden's health will continue to be under scrutiny. Voters will need to decide whether they believe that he is fit to lead the country for another four years.
