Half of Americans doubt that President Joe Biden is physically or mentally fit for the job, according to a Rasmussen Reports poll. This comes amid reports that Biden is struggling to recall the name of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, referring to him as “the guy that runs that outfit over there,” as the New York Post reported.
Political commentator Dick Morris pointed to two key indicators of concern: four Senate Republicans sponsoring a bill to limit Biden’s war-making authority, and earlier, 30 Democrats writing a letter urging him to give up sole control over the nation’s nuclear codes. Morris suggested these reflect a broader lack of confidence in Biden’s ability to make critical decisions, predicting that invocation of the 25th Amendment could happen soon.
This situation raises serious questions about elder abuse, as Biden appears to be declining visibly. In clearer moments, he may even recognize it himself. It’s particularly risky for someone in his condition to hold authority over the nuclear football and Gold Codes. Meanwhile, the Vice President seems to be gradually assuming more control, while the Democratic coalition appears content to allow this deterioration in exchange for maintaining and consolidating power—potentially leading to a one-party dominance through massive funding reallocations and changes to election oversight that could undermine constitutional state control of federal elections.
The incident of forgetting the Secretary of Defense’s name—and even what the Defense Department is called—has been viewed multiple times on video and appears undeniable. Yet this is the same individual who retains the power to order nuclear strikes through that department at any time.
