Joe Biden, who at 80 years old does not hide his re-election ambitions, is in “good health”, “vigorous” and “fit” to carry out his duties as president of the United States, he concluded this Thursday. your doctor
The clinician Kevin O’Connor, who has followed the Democrat for more than a decade, performed a series of tests, among which “an extremely detailed neurological examination” stands out, highlights the report released this Thursday by the US presidency (White House ) .
The doctor’s note indicates that a “lesion” was removed from the president’s chest and will undergo a biopsy.
But otherwise, Joe Biden, the oldest president in US history, has only minor illnesses, treated with three prescription drugs, he added.
The US head of state is being treated for “nonvalvular atrial fibrillation,” a heart condition that remains “stable” after treatment, high blood lipid levels, which are also successfully corrected by treatment, and allergies.
The doctor also ensures that two problems noted during the last examination in November 2021, namely a stiff gait and frequent coughing associated with gastroesophageal reflux, are “stable”.
This report was highly anticipated, as Biden has been saying that he “intends” to run for a second term in the White House, which could put him in a new face-to-face with his predecessor, Donald Trump, whom he defeated in 2020 and who already confirmed a bid for the nomination by the Republican Party.
Despite the record of intentions, a few days ago he stressed again that he had not yet made the “final” decision.
On November 19, 2021, the Democrat, who also wants this transparency about his health to distinguish himself from the former Republican president, had already undergone a full examination.
Joe Biden underwent a colonoscopy that day under general anesthesia. During that exam, he transferred power from him for one hour and 25 minutes to Vice President Kamala Harris, who briefly became the first woman to hold presidential privileges in US history.
Since that test was normal, there was no need to repeat it this year, the White House stressed.
Biden has not had a major health problem since undergoing brain surgery in 1988.
The US ruler tested positive for Covid-19 in July, without showing a severe form of the disease or symptoms of prolonged Covid.
Despite his good shape, his age has been the target of frequent attacks by the Republican opposition, even going so far as to accuse Biden of not having his full mental capacity, due to some moments of confusion and his difficulty speaking.
Nikki Haley, a 51-year-old Republican who recently entered the 2024 presidential race, on Wednesday called for intellectual aptitude tests for any elected official over the age of 75.
This measure would also apply to Donald Trump, 76, with whom Haley will discuss the Republican nomination.
So far, Biden has responded to questions about his age with quips like “Watch me in action.”
Source: TSF
