In a recent interview, First Lady Jill Biden dismissed Nikki Haley’s call for mental competency tests for politicians over the age of 75 as “ridiculous.” Haley, who recently threw her name into the ring as a Republican presidential candidate, made headlines with her proposal. However, the first lady stated that they would never even discuss something like that.
The issue of mental capacity tests for politicians over 75 has been a hot topic recently, with a Fox News Poll finding that 77% of Americans favor such tests.
Even among Republicans, 87% of those surveyed are in favor of the tests. However, the first lady rejected the idea, stating that age should not be the sole factor determining a politician’s ability to serve.
Despite Haley’s proposal, she is not the first to suggest mental competency tests for politicians over 75. Former Vice President Mike Pence also disagreed with the proposal in a recent interview.
In the end, the first lady emphasized the importance of looking at a politician’s actions rather than their age. She pointed out President Joe Biden’s ability to travel to Poland and Ukraine, meet with foreign leaders, and continue to work every day as evidence of his mental capacity.
As the 2024 election cycle heats up, it is likely that this issue will continue to be a topic of debate among politicians and voters alike.