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The letter highlighted the prevalence of neurological issues among military personnel and emphasized that Dr. Cannard’s visits were part of his routine practice. “Many military personnel experience neurological issues related to their service, and Dr. Cannard regularly visits the WHMU as part of this General Neurology practice,” O’Connor noted. He also mentioned that Dr. Cannard conducted Biden’s three annual neurological exams.
Further clarifying Biden’s neurological health, O’Connor referenced a previous letter dated February 28, which stated, “‘there were no findings which would be consistent with any cerebellar or other central neurological disorder, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s or ascending lateral sclerosis, nor are there any signs of cervical myelopathy.’”
O’Connor underscored Dr. Cannard’s longstanding role at the White House, stating, “Seeing patients at the White House is something that Dr. Cannard has been doing for a dozen years,” and added that Cannard was chosen for his general neurology expertise, not specifically because he is a movement disorder specialist.
On Monday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced a barrage of questions regarding Biden’s health and Dr. Cannard’s visits. When asked directly if Biden had been treated for Parkinson’s, Jean-Pierre firmly responded, “Has the president been treated for Parkinson’s? No. Is he being treated for Parkinson’s? No, he’s not. Is he taking medication for Parkinson’s? No.” She emphasized that discussions about specific medical visits are restricted for security reasons.
CBS News’s Ed O’Keefe pressed Jean-Pierre further, asking if Dr. Cannard was called in specifically due to the president’s condition. Jean-Pierre, maintaining her stance, replied, “For security reasons, we cannot share names. We cannot share names of specialists broadly, from a dermatologist to a neurologist.” She continued to stress the confidentiality of such information, despite the persistent questioning.
The situation escalated as Jean-Pierre became visibly frustrated, stating, “It doesn’t matter how hard you push me. It doesn’t matter how angry you get with me. I’m not going to confirm a name. It doesn’t matter if it’s even in the log. It is inappropriate. It is not acceptable. So I’m not going to do it.”
The scrutiny over Biden’s health comes at a challenging time for his administration, especially following his lackluster performance in a recent debate against former President Donald Trump. The questions surrounding his health add to the political pressure.
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Adding to the controversy, Fox News host Shannon Bream recently highlighted the reluctance of Democratic lawmakers and Biden allies to publicly support his decision to continue his presidential campaign. On her show “Fox News Sunday,” Bream revealed her team’s struggle to find Democrats willing to defend Biden’s decision on-air. “Our team has spent days reaching out to dozens of lawmakers and Biden advocates and allies,” Bream said. “We’ve had numerous interactions with the Biden/Harris campaign, but not a single potential guest was either able or willing to join us on today’s show to defend the president and his decision to stay on the ticket.”
She added, “We will be having a conversation without that voice, which we have been working around the clock to avoid.”
As the controversy continues to unfold, the Biden administration faces the dual challenge of managing public perception and ensuring transparency about the president’s health while navigating the political implications of these revelations.
