House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., expressed concerns about President Joe Biden's cognitive state on Thursday evening, following his inaugural meeting with the commander in chief since assuming the speakership.
During an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, Johnson was asked whether he perceives signs of cognitive decline in Biden and whether this presents a potential concern for the nation, according to the New York Post.He emphasized that his observation isn't a personal criticism but is related to factors such as age and cognitive ability, which can vary from person to person.
"Clearly, if you look at a tape of Joe Biden making an argument in the Senate Judiciary Committee a few years ago and you see a speech that he delivers now, there's a difference," he added. "Again, it's not a personal insult to him. It's just reality." "I told the staff of the White House today that our consensus among House Republicans is that we need to bifurcate those issues," Johnson stated before reiterating his dedication to countering Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions in Eastern Europe.
The White House seeks an extra $9.15 billion for humanitarian aid, including $100 million for Gaza, controlled by Hamas.
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