Did neurologist Dr Kevin Cannard visit Joe Biden eight times in nine months? Details of startling revelation

Neurologist and specialist in movement disorders Dr. Kevin Cannard visited the White House at least eight times between last July and this March, reports 'The Telegraph'. It is believed that the doctor came to the White House to treat President Joe Biden for a cognitive disorder. The news outlet also reported that the neurologist works at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. After this was reported in the media, the White House issued a statement saying that Dr Cannard had only seen Biden for his three annual physicals and the other visits were related to military personnel.

Doubts over Biden's mental health

The mental health of the 81-year-old president has been under doubt for a large part of his tenure and questions have been raised on his deteriorating mental acuity for almost the entirety of his time in office. On the other hand, the White House has been trying to conceal his health conditions with tactics that have shielded the president from the public gaze. It has also come out with excuses for his increasingly frequent missteps and gaffes.

Biden's dismal performance at presidential debate

But the alarm bell began ringing when Joe Biden struggled to find words, failed to keep his composure and was barely audible during the June 27 presidential debate. The Democrats got panicked and many lawmakers and senior party leaders openly asked the president to pull out of the 2024 US Presidential Election. The incumbent said that he may not be as energetic and young as before, but he knows how to fulfill his responsibilities. He rejected calls to step aside and vowed to beat Donald Trump once again.

"Quite embarrassing"

Talking to 'The Telegraph', a former Biden aide said that it is quite embarrassing and the White House officials have definitely opened themselves up to charges they have taken in the American people by restricting access to the president.

Richard Goodstein, a Democrat strategist and former adviser to both Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton told the news outlet that . Biden is absolutely fit to serve, but even he believes that may not be true for four more years.

FAQs:

Who is Dr Kevin Cannard and why is he in the news at present?
Dr Kevin Cannard is a neurologist and specialist in movement disorders, who works at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He has visited the White House eight times between last July and this March.

What has the White House said about the visit of Dr. Cannard?
The White House issued a statement saying that Dr Kevin Cannard had only seen Joe Biden for his three annual physicals and the other visits were related to military personnel.