Nancy Pelosi calls for mental fitness tests to be taken by Biden and Trump

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called for both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump to release their physical and mental health test results to the American public. Pelosi expressed concerns about Biden’s performance at a recent debate and questioned whether it was just an episode or an ongoing issue. Trump, who is 78, has also faced questions about his mental fitness. Pelosi said she has received mixed messages from elected Democrats about whether Biden should continue as the Democratic presidential nominee. She emphasized the importance of Biden being unscripted in interviews with serious journalists to show the American people who he really is. Pelosi mentioned that the White House last released Biden’s health information in February 2023, stating that he remains fit to be president. Trump released a letter from his doctor in November 2023, stating that he is in “excellent” health, but without specific details. Pelosi said she has not spoken to Biden since the debate, while Rep. James Clyburn also confirmed he has not spoken to the president. Both Pelosi and Clyburn emphasized the importance of presidential candidates being transparent about their health and mental fitness to the public.

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