Rep. George Santos this week filed legislation that would require sitting presidents to undergo annual mental competency testing, which would measure intellect, mood and other factors.
, R-N.Y., introduced legislation this week that would require the president of the United States to undergo annual testing that assesses overall intellect, memory and other mental capacities — echoing calls from others who say the advanced age of many politicians means it's time to consider mental stress tests.
Santos said under his bill, the failure of a president to comply with the law would result in a ban on funding for any official travel done by the president until the tests are completed. Biden in particular has been under constant scrutiny for making gaffes during public remarks. But others, such as 89-year-old Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., have also been under the microscope. Last month, Feinstein appeared to forget how she voted on a judicial nominee just moments earlier.
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