House Republicans are raising questions about Vice President Kamala Harris's awareness of President Biden's cognitive decline before concerns were publicly raised following his performance in a recent presidential debate. House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul stated that it seems unlikely that anyone in the president's inner circle would not have been aware of his cognitive decline. McCaul mentioned that during a meeting earlier this year, Biden appeared to struggle to comprehend things, which was noticeable to meeting attendees.
Other GOP lawmakers criticized Harris for her public statements supporting Biden's capabilities, despite allegedly witnessing signs of his decline in private settings. Some Republicans accused Democrats of orchestrating a 'coup' against Biden, with Harris announcing her presidential candidacy after Biden withdrew from the race. The administration's critics have questioned Harris's role in not addressing Biden's decline and accused her of being complicit in a cover-up.
Lawmakers like Rep. Tom Tiffany and Rep. Barry Moore questioned how Harris, as the vice president, could have been unaware of Biden's state of decline given her proximity to him. Rep. Dan Meuser raised concerns about loyalty versus honesty in the context of Harris's support for Biden. The pressure on Biden to suspend his campaign reportedly came from within the Democratic Party.
