This confusion was cited as a reason he was not prosecuted for allegedly mishandling classified records found in his garage, dating back to his tenure as Vice President.
The 81-year-old president also barred Congress from hearing tapes of ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer, who allegedly confessed to deleting incriminating recordings of Biden discussing classified information. These deletions were made after learning of Hur’s probe.
White House Response
In response to these allegations, a White House official dismissed the notion that Biden’s mental acuity is declining.
“Congressional Republicans, foreign leaders, and nonpartisan national-security experts have made clear in their own words that President Biden is a savvy and effective leader who has a deep record of legislative accomplishment,” spokesman Andrew Bates claimed. He accused House Republicans of making false claims as a political tactic.
Biden, the oldest president in U.S. history, would be 86 years old by the end of his second term if re-elected, which continues to raise questions about his cognitive health and ability to lead effectively.
