Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has suggested that President Biden should take a cognitive test to demonstrate his fitness for office, following calls for such an assessment from critics who have expressed concerns about his mental acuity.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has waded into the debate surrounding President Biden's cognitive abilities, suggesting that a cognitive test "wouldn't hurt" to address concerns about his fitness to serve. Whitmer, a co-chair of the Biden campaign, has been floated as a potential replacement for Biden should he choose to withdraw from the race.
In an interview on Wednesday, Whitmer acknowledged that Biden's performance in the first presidential debate was not entirely successful. However, she emphasized his resilience and dedication to public service. "He is the happy warrior," Whitmer said. "He shows up every day and fights for the American public."
Whitmer Endorses Cognitive Tests for Biden Amid Concerns About His Mental Fitness
Whitmer's comments come amid heightened scrutiny of Biden's cognitive abilities, with some critics expressing skepticism about his sharpness and clarity of thought. The issue gained further traction after Biden's stumbling performance in the Democratic primary debate in June.
Despite the concerns, Whitmer remained adamant that Biden is the best candidate to defeat former President Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election. "I think so, yes, and that's why I'm a co-chair of the Biden Harris re-election campaign," she stated.
Whitmer Endorses Cognitive Tests for Biden Amid Concerns About His Mental Fitness
However, Whitmer also acknowledged the possibility that Biden might withdraw from the race, despite his repeated assertions that he will not. "We have a field," Whitmer said. "And unless one person, Joe Biden, makes an alternative decision, this is the field, and we've got to go."
Whitmer's suggestion for a cognitive test echoes similar calls from Trump and his allies, who have repeatedly questioned Biden's mental fitness. Trump has scoffed at Biden's age and referred to him as "Sleepy Joe."
Whitmer Endorses Cognitive Tests for Biden Amid Concerns About His Mental Fitness
Despite the calls for a cognitive test, the Biden campaign has remained silent on the issue. A request for comment from Fox News Digital did not receive an immediate response.
Whitmer's remarks have reignited the debate about mental fitness and the standards that should be applied to those seeking the highest office in the land. Some have argued that a cognitive test would provide reassurance and transparency, while others have dismissed it as an unnecessary and potentially discriminatory measure.
The issue of cognitive testing for presidential candidates is likely to remain a topic of discussion as the 2024 election approaches. With Biden being the oldest person to ever serve as president, concerns about his mental fitness could play a significant role in the outcome of the race.
