Ex-Biden Aide Testifies Clinton Expressed Doubts on 2024 Viability

Ron Klain, former Chief of Staff to President Joe Biden, testified before the House Oversight Committee that Hillary Clinton and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan raised concerns about Biden's political viability and handling of age-related issues during the 2024 presidential campaign. Clinton reportedly expressed doubts about Biden's ability to effectively challenge President Donald Trump, citing that the campaign was struggling with perceptions of Biden's age, while Sullivan noted Biden was losing support after the June 2024 debate. Klain acknowledged Biden showed signs of decreased energy, forgetfulness, and occasional confusion but maintained that the president retained sufficient mental acuity to seek re-election. Despite these concerns, Biden withdrew from the 2024 race following a poor debate performance and a diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer. Republican-led investigations have scrutinized the administration for possibly covering up Biden's health issues, with some former aides invoking the Fifth Amendment when questioned. While Clinton's spokesperson confirmed her worries about Biden's age-related challenges, Sullivan's representatives denied prior discussions about Biden's re-election bid before the debate.