Former Obama Aide Raises Concerns About Biden's Cognitive Decline

Former Obama aide Dan Pfeiffer stated that he observed signs of cognitive decline in President Joe Biden during an April 2024 White House event, noting that Biden appeared diminished and repeated himself. Despite these observations, Pfeiffer emphasized that he did not question Biden's ability to serve as president at that time, although he expressed concerns about Biden's capacity to handle another four years or run an effective 2024 reelection campaign. Pfeiffer reflected that, prior to this event, he had interacted with Biden and found him to be sharp, echoing similar sentiments from others who worked closely with the president. However, he acknowledged that the incident raised concerns about Biden's long-term fitness for office. Journalists, including Axios’s Alex Thompson, criticized themselves for not recognizing the signs of Biden’s decline sooner. Ultimately, Pfeiffer trusted those close to Biden who assured him of the president’s fitness, but his experience at the event left lingering doubts about Biden's stamina for future service.