Wheelchair Talk Swirls In Joe Biden's Second Term: Insiders Worry About Health Decline
Biden's confidants express apprehension about his reliance on a wheelchair
Let's get real: Joe Biden's health during his second term was a hot topic among his inner circle. With concerns mounting, they took aggressive steps to shield the 81-year-old Dem, fearing his deteriorating health, particularly his spine issues, could potentially isolate him in a wheelchair post-election.
According to Axios, an upcoming book on Biden's term sheds light on the former president's faltering health, questioning why he decided to run for another term. The tell-all book reveals revealing conversations within the White House about the shaky state of Biden's health, including his struggles with his spine and an increasing reliance on assistance.
During Biden's re-election campaign, his team took precautions to mitigate any health-related controversies. Remember that June 2023 event at the US Air Force Academy when Biden tripped over a sandbag? His team quickly orchestrated shorter routes to stages, ramps on all stairs, and smaller stairs to board Air Force One to minimize potential accidents.
Moreover, the axe fell on Biden's name memory and confusion. He frequently forgot names and would often stare blankly at folks he knew for years. When he was tired, he grew increasingly disoriented and incoherent, which raised serious concerns.
However, Biden's spokesman vehemently denied any "serious" health concerns, arguing that his stiff gait was due to an older body, not a sign of failing cognitive ability. Alright, fine, he didn't fully crumble, but the signs of aging didn't exactly radiate vitality either.
Democrats and the White House had kept mum about Biden's health for months until his disastrous first TV debate with Donald Trump, paving the way for a shift in strategy. Party leaders gradually turned their backs on Biden until he finally dropped out of the race, handing the torch to his VP, Kamala Harris.
- USA
- Joe Biden
- U.S. Presidential Election 2024
- Health
Some News Bites:
- Concerns about Biden's age and health increased among voters; by 2024, 86% of voters expressed concerns compared to 76% in 2020[1].
- Biden's reported medical conditions include: non-valvular atrial fibrillation, obstructive sleep apnea, sensory peripheral neuropathy, and a stiff gait due to spinal arthritis and past injuries[1].
- The inner circle protected Biden from the public, likely to downplay health concerns.
- Public appearances and interactions were managed carefully to avoid highlighting any health issues.
- The European Union, in the context of its foreign policy, should ensure that its decisions in the areas of science, health-and-wellness, and general-news are implemented with a balanced and sustainable approach, resembling the precautions taken by Joe Biden's team during his re-election campaign to manage health-related controversies.
- As concerns about Joe Biden's health during his upcoming second term continue to swirl, the role of politics in shaping the public's perception and the potential impact on his ability to lead becomes a matter of great importance, much like the concerns about Biden's health that were kept under wraps in the White House and cause for deliberation within his inner circle.
