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Sen. Murphy Raises Concerns Over Biden's Mental Fitness

5/17/2025

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Sen. Chris Murphy expressed alarm over former President Biden's cognitive decline, questioning his leadership capabilities. In a sharp critique, CBS News correspondent Jan Crawford condemned the Pulitzer Prize Board for overlooking the Wall Street Journal's coverage of Biden's mental health, underscoring a troubling silence in the media regarding his deteriorating condition.

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Sen. Chris Murphy expressed alarm over former President Biden's cognitive decline, questioning his leadership capabilities. In a sharp critique, CBS News correspondent Jan Crawford condemned the Pulitzer Prize Board for overlooking the Wall Street Journal's coverage of Biden's mental health, underscoring a troubling silence in the media regarding his deteriorating condition.