Anthony Fauci backs Biden’s mental abilities amid growing uncertainty over 2024 presidential bid: ‘Trying to ‘diagnose something’ from a 90-minute clip is unfair’

Anthony Fauciformer White House chief medical adviser, expressed confidence in the president Joe BidenDonald Trump’s mental acuity, amid growing concerns within the Democratic Party about his ability to lead.

What happened:In a recent interview, Fauci, who led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for nearly four decades, vouched for Biden’s mental health, The Hill reported Sunday. Fauci rejected drawing medical conclusions from a single event, such as a debate performance, and stressed that he found Biden lively and curious in their interactions.

Asked if he saw anything “medically alarming” in Biden’s debate performance, Fauci declined to comment. He said, “I think it would be unfair and inappropriate to try to diagnose something based on just a 90-minute clip.”

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The remarks come at a time when doubts have been raised about Biden’s ability to lead the Democratic Party in the upcoming presidential election. After a lackluster debate performance, Biden is reportedly considering his future in the 2024 race. The president attributed his lackluster debate performance to jet lag from his recent overseas travels.

Why is this important?:Fauci’s endorsement of Biden’s mental fitness is significant in light of the ongoing debate over the president’s ability to lead the Democratic Party.

In early June, Fauci accused Trump’s staff of feeding him false information and stirring up animosity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) accused him of committing “crimes against humanity” and vowed to do everything possible to prosecute him.

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This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by Shivdeep Dhaliwal