Senator Josh Hawley has publicly expressed serious concerns regarding former President Joe Biden's cognitive abilities during his time in office. Hawley cited information from a Secret Service whistleblower who allegedly witnessed Biden becoming disoriented, even reportedly getting lost within his own White House closet.
According to Hawley, who spoke with multiple Secret Service agents amid separate investigations into threats against former President Donald Trump, Biden appeared to be struggling with mental clarity. "The president of the United States literally stumbled around in the White House residence and couldn’t find his way out of his own closet," Hawley stated. He criticized the administration and media for allegedly concealing these issues, describing it as one of the largest scandals in presidential history.
This controversy emerges amid ongoing congressional inquiries into Biden's cognitive health and the extent to which his staff may have assumed presidential duties without his direct involvement. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has launched investigations into reports that staff may have used an autopen to sign official documents and pardons without the president's authorization. Comer has also requested testimony from Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Biden’s personal physician, to verify the accuracy of the administration’s health disclosures.
Compounding these concerns, Biden has publicly disclosed he is undergoing treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer, sparking questions about whether this information had been fully transparent while he was in office.
Senators Eric Schmitt and John Cornyn have announced plans for a hearing addressing Biden’s mental fitness. Cornyn highlighted the gravity of the situation, emphasizing the constitutional implications: "Who is in charge? Whose finger is on the nuclear button or holds the nuclear codes? Who can declare war? How do we defend the nation if we have an effectively absent president?"
Hawley questioned the transparency and truthfulness of the White House and media regarding Biden’s condition, urging that the facts be uncovered. He characterized this as a significant stain on the nation’s integrity, emphasizing the need to address these issues promptly.
