Former White House chief of staff offers testimony during Republican investigation into alleged cognitive deterioration of ex-President Biden
In a revealing testimony, Jeff Zients, former White House chief of staff, spoke about Joe Biden's aging during his term as president. The interview was part of a Republican-led panel's investigation into Biden's potential cognitive decline and possible efforts to conceal it. According to Zients, his job was to ensure Biden met with a range of advisers to thoroughly consider issues, but ultimately Biden made the final decisions alone. He stated that Biden's decision-making slowed and his difficulty remembering dates and names worsened over time. Zients mentioned a specific instance where Biden had a cold before a debate and observed unusual mental freezes during the event. This led him to recommend that Biden's doctor, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, conduct a full medical workup, including a cognitive exam, after Biden's disastrous debate performance last year. However, Dr. O'Connor declined to comment on Zients' testimony. In July 2023, the House Oversight Committee's commission conducted a deposition pre-hearing with Dr. O'Connor, but there is no detailed public information available regarding what was specifically questioned or if he provided any answers during this deposition. Following the debate, some of Biden's advisers, including Jeff Zients, believed that Biden should exit the race. Jill Biden spoke with Zients about ensuring Biden got more rest and was not overscheduled. Interestingly, Zients discussed Biden's age issues with other former aides, including Annie Tomasini and Anthony Bernal. However, these individuals invoked their Fifth Amendment rights during their interviews with the House Oversight Committee. Despite the concerns raised, Zents expressed full confidence in Biden's ability to serve as president. The story has been updated with additional details, as reported by CNN's Jake Tapper.
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