Dr. Sanjay Gupta calls on Biden to get cognitive testing

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Published 2024-07-05

Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks about troubling behaviors demonstrated by President Joe Biden during the recent CNN debate. These include slow responses, trouble finding words, and less facial movement. Dr. Gupta stresses the need to tell the difference between one-off incidents and possible underlying conditions, urging the president to undergo cognitive testing and share his results. #CNN #News

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All Comments (21)

@sierragreen 14 days ago

The debate was an adequate cognitive test, and he failed it miserably.
@lastcommodore2071 14 days ago

This should be required for every POTUS candidate.
@Miguel195211 14 days ago

Agree with the doctor, but it must be an independent medical doctor not a White House doctor.
@goldiecaulfield3266 14 days ago

There's a 7 minute Cognitive test on the internet, which I gave my Father, to convince him to give up his keys. I don't think Biden could pass it, my Father couldn't he's 82....draw a clock and place the hands at 8:20. Could Biden do that? List twelve animals, spelling doesn't disqualify your answers. Subtract 7 from 100, and continue subtracting 7. I would be surprised if Biden could do any of these.
@HAL9000-AJ 14 days ago

All of a sudden after 3.5 years they are starting to talk about this situation
@ginnymurray1869 14 days ago

A cognitive test would settle the issue quickly. No need to prove himself over and over. If they were confident that Biden would pass the test why won't they let him do it? It is common sense.
@phil20_20 14 days ago

Let's have a Neutral Test for both candidates, by the same testing staff.
@lilbit7645 14 days ago

Is this the first time this Doctor has suspicions? Are you serious? He's been living under a rock.
@barbarajohnson6798 14 days ago

Both candidates should take cognitive and neurological tests.
@angelabuckenroth70 14 days ago

I think ALL Presidents should be tested.
@ll_2023_ 14 days ago

What happened to all the people saying it's "cheap fake"???!!!
@SSooi 14 days ago

When I saw Biden movement and facial expressions, this was my mom 1 year ago. She has Parkinson.
@just_janen_1196 14 days ago

Wow, CNN is asking for this test, which means time is up for Biden
@oscarwhetten786 14 days ago

Scripted and edited interviews dont count
@nickcassata431 14 days ago

You cannot show any mental acuity if he's gonna read from a teleprompter or answer prescripted question
@theshadowstrikes5656 14 days ago

A proud black woman like Joe Biden shouldn't be forced to take a cognitive test!
@petem.3719 14 days ago

How about a psychological test for psycopathy, pathological lying, malignant narcissism, compulsive grifting and general assholery? You know, something relevant.
@s.terris9537 14 days ago

There should be psychological testing for any presidential candidate to screen out for Psychopathy, Sociopathy, Toxic Narcissism and Cognitive function. The call should not be for just ONE candidate, it should be universal and performed by an Independent Neuropsychologist and Psychologist. CNN, I'm no longer watching your videos after your debate performance. I'd recommend that your producer be screened for bias.
@geoffmcnew5863 14 days ago

Besides being "proud to be the first vice president, first black woman", adding to the confusion, Biden also referred to himself as "the first president that got elected statewide in the state of Delaware, when I was a kid". This was TODAY on WURD radio!
@JM-bd6ml 14 days ago

Believe the country unanimously supports him getting tested and results posted.