Karine Jean-Pierre said the president met with a neurologist only during routine examinations
Joe Biden’s SpokespersonKarine Jean Pierre discussed with journalists when you answer how often Dr. Kevin Cannard, a specialist in Parkinsontraveled to the White House between August 2023 and March of this year. Information about the visits was revealed in a report by New York Times.
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In a conversation with the press, he contradicted those present and stated that the The President of the United States has consulted a neurologist three times since taking officeall in routine examinations.
“Every year, during the president’s physical examination, he sees the neurologist. He has seen the neurologist three times since he became president,” the presidential spokeswoman said amid protests from reporters.
Despite admitting to Biden having three consultations with a neurologist during routine exams, Jean-Pierre did not confirm the namesAccording to the American publication, Cannard has visited the White House eight times in recent months.
“For security reasons, we cannot reveal the names. Whether it is a dermatologist or a neurologist, we cannot share the names,” Jean-Pierre reiterated.
Previously, the The spokesman had already denied that the US president was being treated for the disease: “Has the president been treated for Parkinson’s? No. Is he being treated for Parkinson’s? No, he isn’t. Is he taking medication for Parkinson’s? No.”
Concerns about Biden’s health have increased since his performance in the first debate against Donald Trump in this year’s election. In addition to the eight visits, the NY Times report revealed that Cannard met with White House physician Kevin O’Connor at the White House in mid-January, records show.
Source: Terra
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