President Joe Biden The Democrat told governors on Wednesday that he had been cleared by a doctor after last week’s debate, contradicting previous White House statements about medical care.
President The Democrat met with governors in person and by video call Tuesday and faced questions about last week’s devastating debate performance. Asked after the debate if he had received medical attention, he told the assembled governors that he had been checked by a doctor and was fine, according to two sources familiar with the exchange.
Politics reported first Biden’s comments.
A few hours ago, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reported Biden has not had a medical since February, when he last underwent a comprehensive physical and several tests.
The White House now says Biden hasn’t had a physical since February, but since then has seen a doctor regularly for brief checkups, including after the debate.
“After a few days, they saw the president to check its coldness White House spokesman Andrew Bates said in a statement to NBC News on Thursday morning. The White House added that Biden has not had any neurological tests since the debate a week ago.
Like other presidents, Biden has a personal physician who travels with him and is on hand for his every need.
Biden’s meeting with governors was organized by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, as part of a broader effort. squeeze concerned about his poor debate performance and the way forward.