Doubts About President Biden's Capacity to Serve Shared Among Houe Democratic Lawmakers

Some Democratic lawmakers have privately expressed doubts about President Biden's capacity to serve because they notice signs of cognitive decline, like memory lapses and incoherence, in their interactions with him. Biden is supported by a large team of aides who work to minimize potential embarrassments related to his advanced age, including modifying how he boards Air Force One to reduce fall risks. Some observers perceive President Biden as a diminished figure, noting his excessive tiredness and suboptimal performance in recent interactions.