Chicago – July 08, 2024
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre had a heated exchange with CBS reporter Ed O’Keefe about visits by a Parkinson’s disease expert to the White House, raising questions about President Biden’s health. Reports revealed Dr. Kevin Cannard, a neurologist specializing in Parkinson’s, met several times with Biden’s physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, in the past year.
During Monday’s press briefing, Jean-Pierre didn’t confirm Cannard’s visits, citing security and privacy concerns, despite his name appearing in public visitor logs. When asked if Cannard’s visits were related to Biden’s health, Jean-Pierre declined to share specifics, saying, “I’m not sharing people’s names.” O’Keefe pressed her, leading to a tense moment where Jean-Pierre defended her stance, stating, “I am not confirming names here for security reasons.”
The situation underscores ongoing scrutiny over Biden’s health and transparency regarding medical visits at the White House.
