In the midst of ongoing debates over President Joe Biden’s health, Texas Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson has called for a deeper investigation into the state of Biden’s cognitive abilities.
Jackson, a former White House physician, insists that Dr. Kevin O’Connor, who serves as Biden’s personal doctor, will soon be questioned by Congress.
Jackson has claimed that O’Connor is involved in a cover-up, withholding crucial information about the president’s health from the public.
The Growing Concerns About Biden’s Health and Cognitive Decline
For months, both Republicans and some Democrats have expressed concerns over Biden’s cognitive decline.
Critics point to instances where the 82-year-old president appeared confused on stage, struggled with his gait, and had difficulty recalling names.
Jackson, a vocal critic of Biden’s health, has questioned the treatment Biden is receiving and speculated that O’Connor has been prescribing medications to mask signs of cognitive decline.
Dr. O’Connor’s Role and Biden’s Health Under Scrutiny
Dr. O’Connor has consistently assured the public that Biden’s health is “excellent,” even as Biden prepared to run for re-election in 2024.
However, Jackson argues that O’Connor, who has been close to the Biden family for years, is hiding crucial medical details.
In particular, Jackson pointed to the suspicious frequency of visits by other doctors, including Dr. Kevin Cannard, a Parkinson’s specialist who visited the White House multiple times between 2023 and 2024.
Biden’s Cognitive Decline and the Upcoming Congressional Investigation
In response to these growing concerns, Jackson has announced that a House panel will be investigating the possibility of a “shadow presidency” under Biden.
He suggests that Biden’s cognitive decline may have been covered up for years, and that those involved in the cover-up, including Dr. O’Connor, should be held accountable.
Jackson also wants to bring in other medical professionals who have evaluated Biden’s health to testify in the investigation.
Public Perception and the Biden Administration’s Denial
While many lawmakers, including Jackson, continue to speculate about Biden’s health, the Biden administration has denied any issues.
During Biden’s re-election campaign, his team even released a video montage showing moments where former President Donald Trump, at 78, appeared confused or disoriented, seeking to deflect attention from Biden’s own health concerns.
Biden’s Re-Election Campaign and Internal Polling Concerns
Despite the public defense of Biden’s health, internal polling within the Democratic Party raised alarms about the state of Biden’s campaign.
Senior advisor David Plouffe has expressed his frustration over Biden’s decision to stay in the race, even after significant struggles in the early debates.
Plouffe described the internal polling as “gruesome” and indicated that Biden’s chances of winning were in dire straits without a proper primary process.
Jackson’s Continued Calls for Accountability
For Jackson and many others, the issue goes beyond just speculation about Biden’s cognitive state.
Jackson accuses O’Connor and other individuals involved in the medical care of the president of purposefully lying to the American people about Biden’s health.
Jackson’s message is clear: those who concealed the truth about Biden’s health will be held responsible for misleading the public.
What’s Next for Biden’s Health and Re-Election Campaign?
As the investigation into Biden’s health intensifies, the question remains: how will this impact his re-election campaign? With concerns over his cognitive abilities, Biden’s ability to continue serving as president, or even secure a second term, is now under intense scrutiny.
Will the public and Congress continue to support Biden, or will this new wave of health concerns change the trajectory of his campaign and presidency? The coming months will undoubtedly provide answers to these pressing questions.
