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Leaning back and enjoying retirement age is out of the question for US President Joe Biden (80). The oldest US president wants to run for president again in 2024. But many citizens are concerned. They fear that Biden is not fit enough for another term.
Biden is already showing signs of cognitive impairment, according to several observers in the United States. As proof of their diagnosis, they cite several video recordings from the recent past: the president recently stumbled up the steps of Air Force One. He fell off his bicycle in Delaware and repeatedly showed signs of mental confusion, such as when he turned around after his speech in North Carolina to shake hands with someone who wasn’t there.
A White House report on the president’s annual physical condition states that Biden is “fit for duty” and his health status is not a concern. He does not smoke, does not drink alcohol and exercises at least five times a week. But even if he leads a very healthy life – at the age of 80 there is also an increased risk of disease.
Heart disease, aneurysms, long covid – Biden’s long medical record
According to the British newspaper “Daily Mail,” Biden suffers from seven illnesses, including a heart condition, which he has been treating for 20 years. His brain has already had two aneurysms. Frequent clearing of the throat and coughing is noted due to gastroesophageal reflux. In addition, a stiff gait due to signs of wear on the spine can be observed.
A new campaign means hard work and a lot of stress for President Biden. “No doctor would advise his patient to run for president with the symptoms he is already showing,” Dr Elena Mucci, who specializes in geriatric medicine, told the Daily Mail. “Both for his health and for the sake of our country,” she continues.
Falling can have serious consequences
As a result of his heart condition, Biden also suffers from fatigue. Mucci emphasizes that this symptom will severely limit his activity. And the blood thinners Biden takes daily also increase the chances of internal bleeding. The aftermath of a bicycle fall can be devastating for a man of Biden’s age.
The stress of the 2024 campaign and another term pose significant risks to Biden. But his possible opponent Donald Trump (76) would also be 82 years old at the end of a second term, so older than Joe Biden now. And the job is also a health risk for the Republican. (jwg)
Source: Blick
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