Jeffries Raises Concerns About Trump's Cognitive Fitness Ahead of 2024 Election

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries publicly questioned President Donald Trump's mental fitness, arguing that Trump should face the same scrutiny regarding cognitive abilities as former President Joe Biden did before the 2024 election. Jeffries' remarks came during a recent episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, where he noted that Trump had spent significant time challenging Biden's mental acuity, despite Biden achieving legislative successes. Jeffries referenced concerns raised by the podcast host, including Trump's disputed claims about negotiating trade deals with China and his behavior at Pope Francis’s funeral, to support the call for increased scrutiny. He argued that it is reasonable for Americans to question whether Trump is fit to serve as president and commander-in-chief, especially given the intense focus previously placed on Biden's age and performance. Jeffries also suggested that while cognitive decline could be a factor, Trump’s pattern of making false or exaggerated statements might simply reflect a habitual tendency to mislead. The discussion reflects a broader debate about the role of age, cognitive health, and truthfulness in presidential fitness.