Anita Dunn on Biden's Schedule, Cognitive Exams, and Medical Regimen

White House Staffing and President Biden's Schedule

• 🗓️ Anita Dunn stated that concerns about over-scheduling President Biden were periodically raised by staff, a practice she described as consistent across White Houses she's been familiar with.
• 💡 She was not aware of these concerns being more serious for President Biden than for previous administrations.
• 🚫 Dunn was not aware of any attempts to lighten President Biden's load or advocate for his schedule to be lightened.

Discussions on Cognitive Exams

• 🧠 Senior advisors discussed whether President Biden should undergo a cognitive exam, primarily driven by political considerations to address attacks from Republican officeholders.
• ⚠️ The consensus among senior advisors was that such exams would not politically quiet critics, despite having no concerns about Biden's ability to pass them.
• 👨‍⚕️ Dunn was not aware of Dr. Jill Biden or any other Biden family members participating in these discussions.

Medical Regimen and Staffing

• 💉 Dunn denied ever seeing President Biden receive an IV infusion.
• ♿ She was also not involved in any conversations about President Biden possibly needing a wheelchair.
• 🩺 Dunn was unaware of the visits by neurologist Dr. Kevin Canard to the White House.
• 🤝 Dunn confirmed recommending Andrew Bates and Ian Sams for White House positions, knowing Bates from the campaign and Sams from his work at HHS and for Harris during the primaries.