GOP Calls for, 'Cognitive Competency' Tests , for President and Vice President.
Rep. Scott DesJarlais has called for an amendment to
the Constitution that would require presidential
nominees to show proof of "cognitive competence.".
Rep. Scott DesJarlais has called for an amendment to
the Constitution that would require presidential
nominees to show proof of "cognitive competence.".
The amendment holds that, "No person shall be eligible to hold the office
of President or Vice President unless the person demonstrates cognitive competence.".
Fox News reports that the amendment also gives Congress the authority to determine how to test candidates for president and vice president.
The news comes just days after presidential
candidate Nikki Haley called for "mental
competency tests" for lawmakers over the age of 75.
Last week, when Haley announced
her candidacy, she said it was time for
the "permanent politician" to step aside. .
She reportedly added that while
America is not past its prime, "our politicians are past theirs.".
According to Fox News, both statements
were widely perceived as a dig at both
President Biden and former President Trump. .
According to Fox News, both statements
were widely perceived as a dig at both
President Biden and former President Trump. .
President Biden, who is currently 80 years old,
would be 82 if sworn in for a second term, while
former President Trump would be 78 if reelected. .
President Biden, who is currently 80 years old,
would be 82 if sworn in for a second term, while
former President Trump would be 78 if reelected. .
The news also follows 89-year-old
Sen. Dianne Feinstein announcing her retirement
amid recent signs of mental decline.
This should be a completely nonpartisan
issue and all Americans deserve
leaders that are mentally competent.
How this is not already a requirement
codified in law defies logic, Scott DesJarlais, U.S. representative for Tennessee's
4th congressional district, via Fox News.
This should be a completely nonpartisan
issue and all Americans deserve
leaders that are mentally competent.
How this is not already a requirement
codified in law defies logic, Scott DesJarlais, U.S. representative for Tennessee's
4th congressional district, via Fox News
