GOP probes called partisan attack on Biden's fitness.
This Democratic lawmaker is pushing back on what he calls a politically motivated attack on President Biden. The debate over Biden's cognitive abilities has intensified as Republican lawmakers demand a formal investigation into the president's mental fitness.
Representative Jamie Raskin warns that House oversight is becoming increasingly partisan, suggesting these probes are designed to damage Biden ahead of the 2024 election rather than serve legitimate oversight functions. This comes after Biden's recent press conference performances sparked renewed questions about his age and acuity.
While Democrats defend the president as "fully capable," Republicans point to moments of confusion and verbal stumbles as evidence of decline. The White House has called these attacks "shameful political theater" and insists the president remains fit for office. This battle highlights the increasingly bitter partisan divide in Washington as both sides prepare for what could be one of the most contentious presidential elections in recent memory.