In February 2024, aides to former President Joe Biden debated whether he should take a cognitive test. They ultimately decided against it, fearing it would raise more questions about his age despite confidence he would pass. The decision came amid ongoing concerns regarding Biden's cognitive abilities, particularly as he prepared for a debate against Donald Trump. The book '2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America' discusses this internal debate and explores the implications for Biden's political standing ahead of the 2024 elections.
Biden's aides chose not to have him take a cognitive test, fearing it would amplify concerns over his age, despite confidence he could pass.
The book reveals discussions among Biden's aides about the cognitive test's potential impact on perceptions of the president's age.
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