Republican introduces bill in reaction to Biden’s health decline.
Introducing the No Juicing Joe Act – a bill proposed by Tennessee Republican Rep. Andy Ogles that aims to mandate the White House to notify Congress when the president consumes a drug that could alter his alertness, judgment, or mood. Ogles expressed concerns regarding President Biden’s mental and physical decline, citing instances of slurred speech and cognitive difficulties that have been on full display.
Ogles emphasized the importance of holding the president accountable to the American people, stating that it is Congress’s duty to ensure transparency and oversee the president’s cognitive abilities. He referenced historical cases like President John F. Kennedy’s treatment by “Doctor Feelgood” and Woodrow Wilson’s post-stroke incapacitation that led to the 25th Amendment, highlighting the significance of monitoring a president’s health.
Recent videos posted by the Republican National Committee (RNC) research division have sparked further discussions about President Biden’s mental acuity. The videos portrayed Biden in a “perpetual state of confusion” following his speech in Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Concerns about Biden’s age, as the oldest person to hold the presidency, have been raised by voters and Republican lawmakers.
A recent bombshell report by The Wall Street Journal interviewed lawmakers and administration officials about Biden’s mental performance, further fueling speculation about his ability to fulfill his presidential duties. Criticisms of Biden’s performance in private meetings have been met with skepticism by White House officials, who dismissed such concerns as partisan attacks.
As President Biden faces scrutiny over his cognitive abilities, Rep. Andy Ogles pushes forward with the No Juicing Joe Act to ensure transparency and accountability in the White House. The ongoing debate surrounding Biden’s mental acuity reflects a broader conversation about the health and fitness of presidential leaders.
