Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on Biden's Health and Presidential Screenings

Physician's Perspective on Presidential Health

• 👨‍⚕️ Governor Josh Green, a physician, discusses the importance of comprehensive health screenings for individuals in high-stakes positions.
• 💡 He emphasizes that while prostate cancer screenings might be deferred for older individuals who are not in public service, the President must undergo annual checks, including a PSA and full physical exam.
• ⚠️ Green notes that the president's age and health status are critical considerations, especially given the responsibilities of the office, such as possessing the nuclear codes.

Assessment of President Biden's Decline

• 📉 Green describes President Biden's decline as profound, particularly by the time of a notable debate.
• 🧐 He suggests that while Biden's team may have protected him, there was a perceived competition between two elderly individuals with capacity issues.
• ❓ The governor believes honesty is needed regarding the president's health, especially concerning the spread of prostate cancer if full examinations were not conducted.

COVID-19 Vaccine Hearing

• ⚖️ Green mentions his presence in DC for a hearing concerning allegations that health officials may have downplayed adverse side effects of COVID-19 vaccines.
• 🗣️ He acknowledges the sensitivity of the topic and the need for thorough examination of such claims.