President Joe Biden underwent a medical checkup following last week's presidential debate, as confirmed by the White House. This revelation comes after initial statements from the White House press secretary indicated that Biden had not received any medical exams since his February physical.
White House spokesman Andrew Bates clarified that the president was seen by his doctor to address a cold and was recovering well. The examination was described as a 'brief check' rather than a formal physical.
During a White House press briefing, the press secretary had initially stated that Biden had not undergone any medical exams since February. However, it was later reported that Biden informed Democratic governors in a private meeting about his recent medical checkup and assured them of his well-being.
Questions surrounding Biden's health and ability to seek a second term have emerged following his debated performance. Reports suggest that Biden acknowledged the critical nature of the upcoming days for his reelection bid.
Despite concerns about his age, Biden's advisers have highlighted his vigorous schedules during international travel as evidence of his vitality. However, Biden's attribution of his debate performance to travel fatigue, rather than his cold, has raised doubts about his capacity to handle the demands of the presidency.
While the White House has maintained that Biden is not considering ending his campaign, the recent focus on his health and debate performance has intensified scrutiny on his ability to continue in office.
