White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre refutes claims that President Biden is receiving treatment for Parkinson's disease, despite reports of a meeting between his physician and a neurologist specializing in the condition.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Monday vehemently denied reports that President Biden is receiving treatment for Parkinson's disease, following questions about a meeting between his physician and a top neurologist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Despite these assertions, reports have emerged of a meeting between Dr. Kevin Cannard, a Parkinson's disease expert, and Dr. Kevin O'Connor, Biden's physician, on January 17 at the White House. White House visitor logs show Dr. John E. Atwood, a cardiologist at Walter Reed, also attended the meeting.
White House Denies President Biden Treated For Parkinson's After Mysterious Doctor Meeting
The New York Times reported that Cannard visited the White House eight times in eight months over the last year, with the most recent visit occurring in March 2024. White House logs show Cannard also visited the White House 10 times during Biden's tenure as vice president under the Obama administration.
Jean-Pierre stated that Biden underwent a comprehensive exam in February, which included a detailed neurological examination, and the results showed no findings consistent with any central neurological disorder, such as Parkinson's.
White House Denies President Biden Treated For Parkinson's After Mysterious Doctor Meeting
Despite these assertions, reporters continued to press Jean-Pierre for details about the meeting between Cannard and O'Connor, leading to accusations of evasiveness and a lack of transparency. Jean-Pierre expressed frustration with the reporters' demeanor, emphasizing that the White House provides the information it has and does not intentionally withhold or alter information.
Jean-Pierre acknowledged that she may sometimes provide incorrect information or lack certain information but stressed that she always admits it. She cited the principle of press freedom and the White House's respect for it.
White House Denies President Biden Treated For Parkinson's After Mysterious Doctor Meeting
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby was also asked about Biden's appearance during a recent debate, to which he responded that he would not comment on every meeting he had with the president. Kirby praised Biden's sharp questioning and attention to detail.
The White House has consistently maintained that Biden is fit to serve as president and that his health is monitored regularly. However, the reports of the meeting between Cannard and O'Connor have raised questions about the accuracy of these statements.
White House Denies President Biden Treated For Parkinson's After Mysterious Doctor Meeting
