White House press secretary denies President Biden has Alzheimer's or dementia after debate performance sparks concerns over his mental acuity. Administration stands by calling recorded instances of Biden's gaffes 'cheap fakes.' Calls for Biden to drop out of the election have surfaced.
Key Points
Press secretary denies Alzheimer's or dementia in response to direct question
Administration stands by calling recorded instances of Biden's gaffes 'cheap fakes'
Calls for Biden to withdraw from presidential race after debate performance
Pros
White House press secretary addresses concerns directly
Administration transparent about Biden's health history
Denial of degenerative illness provides clarity on President's health
Cons
Debate performance raises questions about President's mental acuity
Calls for Biden to drop out of election based on concerns over his health
Division in opinions regarding the authenticity of Biden's public appearances