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Senator Hawley Alleges Biden's Cognitive Decline Sparks Controversy

5/31/2025

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Senator Josh Hawley alleges that a Secret Service whistleblower disclosed former President Joe Biden frequently became disoriented in his own closet, suggesting troubling cognitive decline. This claim intensifies congressional probes into Biden's mental acuity and possible staff cover-ups, igniting fierce debates over the implications for presidential power and decision-making.

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Senator Josh Hawley alleges that a Secret Service whistleblower disclosed former President Joe Biden frequently became disoriented in his own closet, suggesting troubling cognitive decline. This claim intensifies congressional probes into Biden's mental acuity and possible staff cover-ups, igniting fierce debates over the implications for presidential power and decision-making.