Current President Joe Biden’s performance in the presidential debate was not that good. He appeared weaker than his competitor Donald Trump. Now, leaders of Biden’s own party are demanding his resignation. They are also asking him to withdraw his candidature from the elections. Meanwhile, a demand also came that why not Biden’s cognitive test be done and its report be made public.
US President Joe Biden is 81 years old. For some time, questions have been raised about his physical and mental strength, but after the presidential debate on June 27, the discussion has gained momentum whether Biden should take a cognitive test. In fact, during the debate, the President seemed confused many times, there was even no expression on his face. The issue of his hands and legs not moving properly was also raised many times. Now the opposition party has officially demanded his cognitive test.
what did the president say
However, in response to the letter, Biden flatly refused to take the test. According to NBC News, he said that I undergo cognitive tests every day. I take tests for everything. According to the report, Biden has not had any routine medical examination since February, which is quite surprising. The White House Secretary himself had revealed this.
What is the cognitive test that is being talked about?
One special thing is that people who are supporting Biden are also demanding his test so that the people raising questions are silenced. So what is that test that can declare the American President fit for the post, or raise questions on him! This is a thinking test, which includes brain functions like thinking, learning, remembering and use of language. If these things are not right then it will be considered a cognitive defect or disability.
When is this test done?
Doctors also ask people who complain of dementia or have symptoms that make them forget things frequently or are unable to take decisions correctly to undergo this test. These are often elderly patients. Cognitive problems increase after 60, and the fear is highest after 75. In this regard, Biden is in the risk group. However, he refused to undergo any such test and give the test report.
White House medical unit issued a letter
The matter of Biden’s examination got so prolonged that the White House doctor himself had to talk about it. In a letter released on Monday, he said that the President undergoes regular medical tests and neurological specialists are also involved in this, who check whether the American leader has any symptoms like dementia or Parkinson’s. According to the letter of the medical unit, Biden is absolutely healthy.
History of hiding diseases in the White House
There have been many such cases in the past when presidents hid life-threatening diseases to remain in office. Grover Cleveland, who had completed two terms, crossed all limits in hiding the disease. In the third stage of mouth cancer, he got surgery done on a ship and the excuse given was that he was on a holiday. There was a risk of the doctors’ hands trembling in the surgery being done amidst the surging waves of the sea, which could have worsened the situation, but the risk was taken. At that time, Cleveland returned after recovering but soon he died. It is believed that this was the result of sea surgery, due to which the cancer could not be cured. The general public came to know about this very late.
American historian Matthew Algeo also wrote a book on the habit of presidents to hide their illness. The book titled ‘The President is a Sick Man’ mentions not only physical but also mental illnesses, which also affected the country.
Roosevelt called the attack indigestion
The story of Franklin Roosevelt, who was president for three consecutive terms, is different from all others. At the age of 40, Roosevelt contracted polio, which rendered both his legs useless. This was a time when polio claimed millions of lives and those who survived became disabled. When Roosevelt contested for his first term, he was in a wheelchair. Americans did not know this for sure. This was not the era of TV or such fierce campaigning, so keeping a secret a secret was not that difficult.
After reaching the White House, he was constantly surrounded by many diseases, but no one had any information about this. Even when Roosevelt had his first heart attack and the media asked questions, it was said that he was having digestion problems. This has been written about openly in the book Whistlestop, which talks about American politics including Roosevelt.
Woodrow Wilson arrived at the White House with several serious ailments. He suffered from double vision and had even suffered two heart attacks. The right side of his body did not function properly. He also took a lot of time to read and sign papers..
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