GOP Urges Biden Cognitive Test, Hur to Testify on Classified Docs Probe

A group of 83 House Republicans, led by former White House physician Rep. Ronny Jackson, has called for President Joe Biden to undergo a cognitive test, citing concerns about his mental fitness for office. The request follows a report by Special Counsel Robert Hur on the president's handling of classified documents, which has sparked further scrutiny of Biden's memory. Lawmakers, including House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik and Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler, pointed to instances of perceived confusion by Biden as a basis for their concern.

Special Counsel Hur is set to testify publicly on March 12 regarding his investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents. Revelations from the investigation have led to Republican demands for the release of transcripts from Biden's interview with Hur, arguing that the president may have retained sensitive information. The White House has declined to release the transcripts, defending the decision by stating that the facts and evidence do not warrant it. However, an NBC report has indicated that during the interview, it was President Biden who mentioned the death of his son Beau, rather than Hur.

There have been no charges filed against President Biden in relation to the classified documents found at his Delaware home and garage. The Justice Department has defended the decision not to charge the president, attributing it to Biden's purportedly poor memory. Criticism from liberal commentators has emerged, focusing on the legitimacy of questioning Biden about his late son during the investigation, though it has been clarified that Biden initiated the mention of his son's death. Despite the controversy and the detailed 345-page report from Hur, the decision stands not to charge Biden.