NewsEmerging concerns over Biden's health fuel intense public scrutiny

Emerging concerns over Biden's health fuel intense public scrutiny

During the interview, Joe Biden stared into the space in front of him, almost motionless.
During the interview, Joe Biden stared into the space in front of him, almost motionless.
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7:51 AM EDT, August 2, 2024

Another recording has surfaced online, raising concerns about Joe Biden's health. Internet users claim that the President of the United States seemed "completely absent" while standing next to Kamala Harris at the airport, where prisoners released by Russia as part of an exchange with the USA were being welcomed.

According to the Daily Mail, the USA's Vice President took command of the important event—the historic prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia. Kamala Harris, commenting on the situation, expressed gratitude for Joe Biden's actions.

"As vice president, it has been my honor to work alongside our president, Joe Biden, to bring home more than 70 Americans in the last three and a half years. And we will never waver in our commitment to bring home every American who has been wrongfully detained or held hostage. That is my solemn commitment to my fellow Americans, which I will always honor," said Kamala Harris.

Harris, who is set to be the Democrats' candidate for president, said: "This is just an extraordinary testament." At the exact moment, 81-year-old Joe Biden seemed to be "completely absent," according to internet users. The recording shows him staring into space while Vice President Kamala Harris conversed with a reporter.

As the Daily Mail notes, Biden moved only once to scratch his head. "Joe Biden is gone. This is pathetic," commented Nick Sortor on the X platform.

What is happening with Joe Biden?

After Joe Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the presidential race, he supported Kamala Harris as his successor. The decision to withdraw came after weeks of growing concerns about his mental acuity, which arose after an unsuccessful debate with former President Donald Trump.

As reported by the Daily Mail, many medical experts suggest that a noticeable cognitive decline in Biden may be associated with Parkinson's disease. It has been revealed that a doctor specializing in this disease has been regularly visiting the White House.

In an interview with the Daily Mail, Dr. Ernst von Schwarz, a cardiologist from California, noted that "dry mouth, fixed stare, very little... hand movements and gestures... may suggest cognitive decline" in Biden may suggest cognitive decline. This can be a result of aging or neurodegenerative conditions, such as dementia. He added that these symptoms might also be side effects of the medications used.

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