He was livid about Hur’s reference to his son’s death, expressing indignation at the suggestion that he needed reminders about such personal matters.
But Biden’s remarks, including a recent gaffe where he mistakenly referred to the president of Egypt as the president of Mexico, added fuel to the ongoing debate about his cognitive abilities.
Republicans seized on Hur’s focus on Biden’s memory to cast doubt on his fitness for office.
Public opinion polls have indicated widespread skepticism about Biden’s age and mental acuity, contrasting with former President Donald Trump’s comparatively sharper image. Biden is 81. Former President Trump is 77.
Despite the public scrutiny, Biden has consistently defended his fitness for office, pointing to his extensive political experience.
As the debate over Biden’s memory continues, it raises broader questions about the intersection of age, cognition, and political leadership.
