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81-Year-Old Biden's Limited Functional Hours Revealed in Axios Report Amid Sundowning Concerns

Jun 29, 2024, 05:37 PM

White House aides have revealed in an Axios report that 81-year-old President Joe Biden is 'dependably engaged' between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day, raising concerns about his ability to function effectively outside this six-hour window. This revelation follows Biden's poor performance in a recent 9 p.m. debate, which aides attributed to his struggle with 'sundowning,' a phenomenon associated with dementia where cognitive abilities decline in the late afternoon and evening. The aides' admission has sparked debate about Biden's fitness for office, with critics arguing that the presidency requires a leader who can be alert and functional at all hours, especially in times of crisis. The term 'sundowning' refers to the increased agitation, confusion, and restlessness experienced by dementia patients around sunset. Biden's aides have reportedly scheduled his public events within the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. window to ensure his optimal performance.