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Biden Aides Floated Wheelchair Use in Second Term, Book by Tapper and Thompson Says

  • A new book by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, drawing from over 200 interviews conducted primarily with Democratic sources after the 2024 election, reveals that Joe Biden's aides privately considered the possibility of him using a wheelchair during a second term.
  • This discussion arose because Biden's physical condition had deteriorated severely in the latter half of his presidency, especially notable in his halting walk, though aides felt a wheelchair would be politically unacceptable during reelection.
  • Biden's team took protective measures including shorter walking routes and handrails, while aides sometimes walked with him to conceal or assist his movement, following a poor debate performance in June 2024 that preceded his withdrawal three weeks later.
  • Biden's personal physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor warned the team about a possible serious fall that might require a wheelchair, while a spokesperson stated Biden had a stiffened gait from spinal wear but no worsening or need for special treatment.
  • Biden and Jill Biden publicly denied cognitive decline claims in a recent interview, emphasizing his transparency and effective performance despite aging-related changes, while criticizing authors for lacking firsthand White House insight.
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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
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