House Democrats worry about Biden having a senior moment during State of the Union

Several House Democrats have expressed concerns about whether President Joe Biden will have a “senior moment” during this year’s State of the Union as questions swirl around his mental capability to serve as president.

“We are all nervous,” one unnamed House Democrat told Axios. The Democrat pointed to long-running concerns about Biden’s “ability to speak without blowing things.”

Democratic lawmakers are nervous about possible gaffes but not about his energy — something the president has shown he has plenty of when he can take the time to prepare for an event.

“Listen, [Former President Donald] Trump has made rhetorical slips. … Biden is going to make rhetoric slips. I think the key is his energy level,” an unnamed House Democrat said.

Rep. Steny Hoyer
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