Biden's doctor affirms President's mental acuity amidst his reelection decision
Washington D.C.: Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the physician to President Joe Biden, defended the President's mental acuity on Thursday, describing it as "excellent." This statement comes shortly after Biden announced his decision not to seek reelection, a move that surprised many.
In an encounter with the New York Post on the White House driveway, O'Connor was asked about the health of the 81-year-old President. "It's excellent," O'Connor responded. When questioned about whether this might change before the end of Biden's term, O'Connor replied, "I hope not."
The New York Post further inquired about the President's mental cognition. "It's excellent," reiterated O'Connor, who has not briefed the press since Biden took office more than three years ago. When asked why no cognitive test had been performed, O'Connor stated, "We don't need to. He's here every day."
Speculation had arisen concerning a possible connection to Parkinson's disease following reports that an expert on the condition visited the White House eight times over eight months, meeting at least once with Biden's physician. However, O'Connor dismissed these rumors, affirming, "No, he's good."
Earlier this month, the White House refuted claims that Biden was being treated for Parkinson's, describing such assumptions as "incorrectly assumed and insinuated."
Biden's decision to step down came after a challenging debate with Republican candidate Donald Trump on June 27. He officially withdrew from the race on Sunday, citing concerns over his mental acuity and health. Biden is the first U.S. President to step down so late in the election cycle and under such circumstances.
Vice President Kamala Harris has assumed the position, becoming the first woman Vice President in American history. Her nomination is set for August 19 during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' banned in Bangladesh ahead of release
Mumbai: Kangana Ranaut's upcoming film Emergency, based on the life of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has been banned in Bangladesh just days before its release, reportedly due to political tensions between the two nations.
According to a source quoted by News18, the ban is attributed to strained India-Bangladesh relations rather than the film’s content. The source stated, "The decision to halt the screening of Emergency in Bangladesh is tied to the current strained relations between India and Bangladesh. The ban is less about the content of the film and more about the ongoing political dynamics between the two nations."
The film portrays India’s involvement in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, highlighting Indira Gandhi’s leadership and her relationship with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh. It also depicts Rahman’s assassination by Bangladeshi extremists.
Emergency stars Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman, and the late Satish Kaushik. Initially slated for a September 2024 release, the film was postponed after failing to meet Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) requirements. It later secured a U/A certification with 13 mandated changes.
The film is scheduled to release on 17 January 2025.
