Wheelchair Discussions: Insiders Worry About Biden's Health in Second Term
Concerns raised about Joe Biden's mobility, as advisors express worries regarding his reliance on a wheelchair.
Joe Biden's second term as US President may have been marked by more health concerns than previously disclosed. His deteriorating health in 2023 and 2024 prompted discussions about his need for a wheelchair following his re-election, according to an upcoming book [1]. This revelation sheds light on the extent of Biden's declining health and the internal discussions within his inner circle.
The book, set to release soon, delves into the fragile state of former President Biden's health, focusing on severe problems with his spine. It explains the reasons behind Biden's participation in another term and offers insight into the health concerns that his advisors grappled with.
Citing excerpts from this book, CNN host Jake Tapper and Axios journalist Alex Thompson stated [2], "By 2023 and 2024, Biden's physical decline had become so alarming that internal discussions revolved around the possibility of the president using a wheelchair after his re-election, but only after the election, as using one during the campaign would have been politically risky."
Biden's Spokesperson Addresses Health Concerns
During Biden's re-election campaign, his team took careful measures to minimize the risk of falls. After the former President stumbled over a sandbag at a US Air Force Academy event in June 2023, they altered routes to stages, ensured all stairs had ramps, and used smaller steps for boarding Air Force One [2].
According to reports, Biden also suffered from memory loss, stared blankly at familiar faces, and became increasingly disoriented and incoherent when fatigued. A spokesman for Biden confirmed that the former President had a "stiffened spine," contributing to his stiff gait, but his health issues were not severe [2].
Controversy Complicated by Cryptic Statements
For months in 2021, Democrats and the White House avoided discussing Biden's health. It wasn't until a disastrous performance in a TV debate with Donald Trump that party leaders reconsidered and eventually moved away from Biden as the candidate [3]. By March 2022, party leaders had turned against Biden, leading to his withdrawal from the race, which was then taken up by Kamala Harris [3].
Sources:* [1] Axios* [2] CNN* [3] ntv.de, lme
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