Biden and Trump may forget names or personal details, but here’s what really matters when assessing whether they’re cognitively fit for the job

Some Americans are questioning whether elders like Joe Biden and Donald Trump are cognitively competent to be president, amid reports that the candidates mix up names while speaking and have difficulty remembering details of past personal events. I think these reports are clearly concerning. However, it is problematic to judge the candidates’ knowledge solely on … Read more

Biden and Trump may forget names or personal details, but here’s what really matters when assessing whether they’re cognitively fit for the job

Some Americans are questioning whether elders like Joe Biden and Donald Trump are cognitively competent to be president, amid reports that the candidates mix up names while speaking and have difficulty remembering details of past personal events. I think these reports are clearly concerning. However, it is problematic to judge the candidates’ knowledge solely on … Read more