July 10th 2024.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has recently found herself at the center of attention, with reports claiming that she misled reporters about President Joe Biden's health. It all started with a meeting in January 2024, where Jean-Pierre told the press that the President's visit to a neurologist had nothing to do with his health. However, it was later revealed that the meeting was, in fact, part of his annual physical exam.
When reporters asked about the meeting between the President's personal doctor, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, and expert neurologist Dr. Kevin Cannard, Jean-Pierre clarified that it took place on January 17 and was solely for the President's physical. She also mentioned that this was the third time the President had seen Dr. Cannard, and the findings from each exam had been made public.
However, the timeline of events raised some eyebrows, as it was discovered that Dr. Cannard had visited the White House eight times between July 2023 and March 2024. This caused many to question the accuracy of Jean-Pierre's statements, especially since she has been in charge of providing updates on the President's health ever since his debate performance on June 27 raised concerns.
In early July 2024, Jean-Pierre assured reporters that the President had not been checked by a doctor for a cold during the debate. But then, Biden himself mentioned in a private meeting with Democratic governors that he had been seen by medical professionals after the debate ended. Jean-Pierre later clarified that she meant the President did not have a full medical exam but had a routine check-in with his doctor, which is typically done a few times a week.
According to a letter released by Dr. O'Connor on July 8, the need for Dr. Cannard's visits was due to his expertise in Parkinson's disease. As a neurology consultant to the White House medical office since 2012, he also conducts neurology clinics for active-duty military members. Dr. O'Connor reiterated that the President's physical in February 2024 showed no signs of any neurological disorder.
The letter also mentioned that Dr. Cannard was chosen for this responsibility because of his extensive training and expertise, not just in movement disorders but also in various other neurological conditions. Jean-Pierre acknowledged that a lot of the information she had provided in a previous briefing was restated in the letter. She also admitted to making some mistakes and assured the press that she and her colleagues were doing their best to provide accurate information.
"I will be the first one to admit: Sometimes I get it wrong. At least I admit that," Jean-Pierre said. "And sometimes I don't have the information. And I will always, always admit that." It is clear that the White House is taking the issue seriously and is committed to providing the public with transparent and accurate updates on the President's health.
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