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Sean Spicer: Biden's Doctor Should Be Accountable for Health Claims

Forbes Breaking NewsJuly 7, 20255 min9,165 views
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Concerns Over President Biden's Cognitive Abilities

  • πŸ’‘ Sean Spicer shared his personal observations of a significant degradation in President Biden's cognitive abilities since their interactions in 2015.
  • πŸ“Œ He noted that while some may wish to dismiss these concerns as "in the past," they remain relevant.

Alternative to the 25th Amendment

  • 🎯 Senator Tillis proposed an alternative to the 25th Amendment, suggesting a system where cabinet members provide annual attestations regarding the President's mental fitness.
  • 🧠 This proposed process would be similar to annual evaluations of CEOs or board members, requiring a truthful report to Congress.
  • βš–οΈ Lying in such a report would constitute perjury, providing a mechanism for accountability.

Challenges of Staff Burden

  • ⚠️ Spicer acknowledged the significant burden such a responsibility would place on individual staff members, drawing from his White House experience.
  • πŸ—£οΈ He questioned the likelihood of success for individual staff members tasked with such a heavy responsibility.

Accountability for Medical Attestations

  • 🩺 Spicer stated that Dr. O'Connor affirmatively attested to President Biden's fitness for office during a routine physical.
  • 🚨 He believes the doctor should be held accountable for stating the President was fit if there are doubts about his capabilities.
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ The discussion emphasized that these concerns are not about any single individual but about the well-being of the nation and its 340 million people.
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