Chuck Schumer Denies Covering Up Biden’s Cognitive Decline After NBC Brought The Receipts [WATCH]

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) addressed concerns on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday about previous claims regarding Joe Biden’s mental acuity.

Schumer denied accusations that he and other top Democrats misled the public about Biden’s cognitive abilities during his presidency and in the lead-up to his decision to step down.

During the interview, host Kristen Welker played a clip of Schumer’s comments from 2024, where he had dismissed claims of Biden’s cognitive decline as “right-wing propaganda.”

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In the clip, filmed on Capitol Hill, Schumer stated, “I talked to President Biden regularly, sometimes several times in a week or usually several times in a week. His mental acuity is great. It’s fine. It’s as good as it’s been over the years, and this right-wing propaganda that his mental acuity has declined is wrong.”

Welker asked Schumer directly, “What do you say to those who believe you and top Democrats misled them about President Biden’s mental acuity?”

Schumer responded, “Look, we didn’t. Let’s look at President Biden. He’s had an amazing record. The legislation we passed, one of the most significant groups of legislation since Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society, putting 235 judges of record. He’s a patriot. He’s a great guy, and when he stepped down, he did it on his own because he thought it was better not only for the Democratic Party but for America. We should all salute him. We should all salute him.”

Chuck Schumer Denies Covering Up Biden’s Mental Decline After NBC Brought The Receipts

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) addressed concerns on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday about previous claims regarding Joe Biden’s mental acuity.

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Joe Biden announced his decision to step down earlier in 2025, sparking a wave of scrutiny about his fitness for office.

Throughout his presidency, critics frequently questioned his mental and physical health, citing various public appearances and gaffes.

However, Democrats, including Schumer, consistently defended Biden’s capabilities and pointed to his legislative achievements as evidence of his effectiveness.

Schumer emphasized Biden’s accomplishments during the interview, referring to landmark legislation passed during his administration and the record number of judges appointed to the federal bench. Schumer also reiterated that Biden’s decision to step down was his own, made in the interest of both the Democratic Party and the nation.

The controversy over Biden’s cognitive abilities has been a recurring topic in political debates, with Republicans frequently using it as a line of attack.

Schumer’s comments come as Democrats aim to pivot the narrative toward Biden’s accomplishments and the party’s future direction.

The debate over transparency regarding Biden’s health remains a divisive issue, particularly as the 2024 election cycle saw an intense focus on leadership fitness.

Schumer’s remarks underscore the Democrats’ strategy to highlight Biden’s legislative record and paint his decision to step down as a selfless act for the greater good.

As the Democratic Party prepares for a transition in leadership, questions about Biden’s presidency, health, and legacy are likely to remain central to political discourse.

Schumer’s interview serves as a reminder of the challenges both parties face in addressing leadership concerns and shaping public perception.

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