Biden's doctor says he remains "fit" to perform his duties as US president

The White House indicates that the doctor has performed a "detailed physical examination" and no cognitive test because he does not consider it "necessary"

MADRID, 29 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The White House medical team affirmed this Wednesday that the US president, Joe Biden, is "fit for his duties" and that there are no new concerns about his state of health, according to the conclusions after the president's annual physical examination, which This is expected to be the last update on his condition before the presidential election in November.

"The President feels well and this year's physical examination identified no new concerns. He remains fit to perform his duties and fully executes all of his responsibilities without any waiver or accommodation," said Dr. Kevin O'Connor.

The doctor has noted that Biden "is a healthy, active and strong 81-year-old man, who remains in a position to successfully execute the functions of the Presidency, including those of head of Government, head of State and Commander in Chief." The president remains stable, including his asymptomatic atrial fibrillation, his stiff gait and his seasonal allergies.

Speaking to reporters after the checkup, Biden said "everything is in order" and joked that doctors think he looks "too young." "There is nothing different from last year. Everything is great," she said.

Although O'Connor has indicated that "there are no new concerns" with the health analyzed on this occasion, he has not performed any cognitive test because he has not considered it necessary, as reported by White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre. at a press conference.

"The president does not need a cognitive test. This is not my evaluation. It is the evaluation of the president's doctor. It is also the opinion of the neurologist who has done that evaluation. I will reiterate this, the president passes a cognitive test every day, as you move from one topic to another, trying to understand the level of each topic," he said.

At the beginning of the month, special prosecutor Robert Hur ruled out filing charges against Biden in the classified documents case due to her being "significantly limited", her advanced age and for cooperating throughout the process. Afterwards, the president stressed that his "memory is fine" and criticized the content of the document: "Take a look at what I have done since I became president. None of you thought I could surpass any of the things I managed to accomplish." , he settled.