Biden Refuses to Take Cognitive Test Despite Doubts About His Health
SUMMARY
President Joe Biden has declined to take a cognitive test despite mounting pressure and concerns about his health. Following his recent debate performance where he attributed his lapses to a cold, Biden refused an external cognitive test when asked by ABC News's George Stephanopoulos. He dismissed the need for such tests, stating that he undergoes daily cognitive assessments implicitly through his actions, including managing presidential duties. Critics have criticized Biden for not being transparent about his cognitive abilities, highlighting worries about his fitness to lead, especially following public displays of what many perceive as cognitive lapses during the debate.