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Biden Defends Mental Fitness Amid White House Dissent

5/9/2025

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President Joe Biden passionately defended his mental sharpness in a recent interview, rejecting allegations of decline as unfounded. Yet, Axios reporter Alex Thompson revealed dissent within the White House, suggesting a troubling decline and a potential cover-up. He urged the media to confront these concerns, highlighting the urgent need for accountability to restore public trust.

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President Joe Biden passionately defended his mental sharpness in a recent interview, rejecting allegations of decline as unfounded. Yet, Axios reporter Alex Thompson revealed dissent within the White House, suggesting a troubling decline and a potential cover-up. He urged the media to confront these concerns, highlighting the urgent need for accountability to restore public trust.