Bill Clinton has come forward to address concerns about Joe Biden’s mental and physical health. In a recent interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Clinton firmly denied witnessing any signs of decline in Biden, despite a new book suggesting otherwise. The book, titled "Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again," by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, raises questions about Biden’s fitness for office.
During the interview, correspondent Tracy Smith asked Clinton if he ever felt Biden was unfit to run for president. Clinton, now 78, responded with confidence, stating, “No. I thought he was a good president.” He acknowledged concerns about the demands of the presidency at an older age but maintained that he never left a conversation with Biden thinking he was unable to perform his duties.
Clinton described Biden as always being prepared and engaged during their discussions. He emphasized that he had not read the book in question and was unaware of the claims made about Biden’s condition. Recently, Biden faced scrutiny regarding his ability to serve after a challenging debate performance against Donald Trump, which led to speculation about his age and mental acuity.
Clinton also expressed his reluctance to read the book, explaining that he believes Biden did a commendable job as president. He pointed out that the country is facing unprecedented challenges and criticized those who might use Biden’s past performance as a scapegoat for Trump’s re-election.
In the political landscape, Republicans are now investigating potential cover-ups regarding Biden’s health during his presidency. House Oversight Chairman James Comer has called for testimony from Biden’s doctor and former aides. This comes amid reports that Biden is battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer, raising further questions about the timing of this announcement.
In response to the ongoing controversy surrounding his health, Biden responded defiantly, suggesting that he is capable despite the criticisms. He joked about his mental fitness, saying, “You can see that I’m mentally incompetent and I can beat the hell out of both of them,” referring to Tapper and Thompson.
The discussion of Biden’s health and fitness for office continues to be a hot topic, especially as the political landscape shifts and the next election approaches. Clinton’s support for Biden adds a layer of complexity to the ongoing debate about the former president’s capabilities and the scrutiny he faces.