Most voters believe Vice President Kamala Harris knew and covered up… President Joe Biden reported cognitive health problems.
That's according to a YouGov/Times of London poll that interviewed 1,170 registered voters on July 22 and 23.
Among those who believe in Biden health problems were kept secret, 92% said they believe the vice president was well aware of the situation.
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Overall, 68% of respondents believe Biden's decline was on Harris' radar.
“I have no way of knowing what was going through Kamala's head or what her experience has been dealing with Joe Biden,” said Jonathan Alpert, a psychotherapist and author based in NYhe told Fox News Digital.
Many voters believe Vice President Kamala Harris knew about President Joe Biden's alleged cognitive health issues. (Fake Images)
“Maybe seeing him regularly made it difficult for him to notice any changes,” said Alpert, who has not met Biden.
“Of course, this is just speculation and we are not aware of any formal diagnosis.”
Judy Gaman, CEO of Executive Medicine of Texas, a luxury medical services provider in Southlake, previously spoke to Fox News Digital about the failure of those around Biden to seek help for the president.
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“Either they are in a state of denial and have seen this happen over a period of time, so they are less sensitive to the contrast, or they are fully aware but can't bear the thought of what happens to the family (on many levels) if Joe is He is no longer president“said Gaman, who has also never met the current commander in chief.
Concerns about Biden's health
While possible signs of cognitive decline have long been debated, the issue came to light after the June 27 presidential debate, when Biden raised concerns with his sometimes incoherent speech and unclear line of thought on live national television.
The president, who is 81, also appeared to “freeze” on stage during public appearances on more than one occasion.
A new poll has found that among those who believe any potential problems with Joe Biden's health have been kept quiet, 92% say they think the vice president was well aware of the situation. (Fake Images)
In mid-July, Biden tested positive for COVID-19and was said to be experiencing upper respiratory symptoms including “rhinorrhea (runny nose) and nonproductive cough, with general malaise,” according to a statement on the White House website.
On July 23, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the president's personal physician, released a letter stating that Biden's symptoms had resolved and that he would “continue to be monitored for any recurrence of the disease.”
68% of respondents believe Biden's decline was on Harris' radar.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has said that Biden has seen a neurologist several times as part of routine health checkupsbut is not receiving treatment for any neurological disorder.
Dangers of denial
Outside of politics, it's common for family members and loved ones to avoid confronting signs of cognitive decline and possible dementia, experts say.
“Ask any family who has had to deal with Alzheimer's, dementia or Parkinson's and they will tell you that what we are seeing is happening… [here] “It's a classic problem in most families that deal with this,” said Gaman, whose own mother struggled with Alzheimer disease.
Signs of possible cognitive problems emerged after the June 27 presidential debate, when the president raised concerns with his sometimes incoherent speech and unclear line of thought. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images; ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images; Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
“His story is playing out on the big stage,” Gaman added. “Remember, everyone who supports Biden and hides the truth has something personal to gain from him remaining in office.”
In some cases, Alpert noted, there may actually be no signals detected.
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“Generally speaking, family members who see their loved one regularly don't always detect cognitive decline as keenly as those who only see someone occasionally,” she said.
“For example, someone who sees their grandmother once a year during the holidays is more likely to notice a decline than if they saw her monthly.”
“If family members and loved ones deny the cognitive decline of a loved one, this can delay diagnosis and treatment.”
This is because cognitive decline is often gradual at first, he noted.
“Early signs may be subtle and may be confused with… normal aging or stress.”
In other cases, the person experiencing the decline may find ways to adapt and develop strategies to compensate for cognitive difficulties, Alpert said, which can make the symptoms less obvious to close friends and family.
“While it may be easier to look the other way in the short term, denial ultimately leads to more stress for loved ones as the condition worsens,” one psychologist said. (iStock)
Experts agree that denying someone's cognitive decline does them no favors.
“If family members and friends deny the cognitive decline of a loved one, this can delay diagnosis and treatment “of the person,” Alpert warned.
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“Dismissing an obvious problem as 'just a bad day' or saying 'everyone forgets from time to time' is not helpful to the person and will only delay access to resources and proper treatment for the condition,” she added.
Experts agree that delaying treatment can also pose safety risks.
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“While it may be easier to look the other way in the short term, ultimately denial leads to… More stress for the loved one as the condition worsens,” Alpert said.
“Sometimes getting a proper medical diagnosis provides the clinical validation needed for the patient to feel truly understood.”
Experts agree that delaying treatment can also pose safety risks for the person suffering from cognitive impairment. (iStock)
In Alpert's practice, he said he sometimes has patients who experience a range of symptoms but don't know exactly what's going on.
“Once I confirm the diagnosis, they feel a little bit of relief to know that their symptoms are real and part of a medical or psychological disorder, and not just made up,” she said.
In Biden's case, denying a possible cognitive disorder is not only dangerous for the president but also for the country as a whole, experts say.
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If Biden is experiencing cognitive decline, failing to get him the medical attention According to Gaman, what he needs could put his health at risk.
“From the country's point of view, we need to approach this as a health crisis and not a political crisis,” he said.
President Biden boards Air Force One as he departs Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, July 23, 2024, his first public appearance since announcing his withdrawal from the presidential race. (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)
Gaman also noted that if Biden has one of these conditions, he may not understand the need to ask for help.
“This is a unique opportunity to increase research funding, raise awareness and encourage others facing this problem to come out of denial.”
We need to “encourage others facing this situation to come out of denial.”
Gaman said he does not intend to diagnose the president, but rather to ask the country to open the debate on neurodegenerative diseases, “especially because they are on the rise.”
Fox News Digital reached out to the Harris campaign for comment but did not receive a response.
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In response to an earlier statement from Fox News Digital, the White House press office said that “health was not a factor” in Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.
“He looks forward to completing his term and delivering more historic results for the American people,” the White House said in a statement.
