Joe Biden, the President of the United States, has apologized following the release of a controversial report that slightly questioned his ability to perform his duties due to his age and declining memory.
The report, published by a special prosecutor, did not recommend reopening an investigation against Biden, but noted that his memory had declined. The President faced this challenge and commented, “I am a well-intentioned older man who knows what he is doing.”
In his report, special prosecutor Robert Hur indicated that Biden could not remember when he was vice president or the exact year of his oldest son’s death, highlighting the President’s declining memory.
The special prosecutor’s decision unnecessarily reignited the discussion about the President’s abilities. Despite no legal action being taken, the analysis of the report may be used by his political rivals, who are already commenting on its findings.
This is another challenge for Biden, who in recent days has mistaken French President Emmanuel Macron for former leaders, as well as German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Despite these slip-ups, the special prosecutor’s decision to not pursue legal proceedings eliminates the likelihood of legal problems for the Democratic President. However, he must ensure that his actions and decisions are carefully considered and based on accurate information to avoid future mishaps.