As Joe Biden prepared for his re-election campaign, his top staff considered the possibility of him taking a cognitive test amidst rising concerns about his age and mental fitness. Despite confidence that he would perform well on such a test, aides were apprehensive that publicizing the test could exacerbate doubts regarding his cognitive abilities. This internal debate took place in February 2024, and although no test was administered, Biden's subpar debate performance against Donald Trump later that summer contributed to significant pressure on him to withdraw from the race, eventually paving the way for Kamala Harris's candidacy. Harris ultimately lost to Trump.
Biden's top aides deliberated whether he should take a cognitive test amid concerns over his age and mental acuity, but ultimately decided against it.
The discussion about the cognitive test occurred in February 2024, reflecting the intense scrutiny surrounding Biden's mental abilities as he prepared for reelection.
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