Advisers Reportedly Considered Wheelchair Use for Biden in Second Term, According to New Book
According to a new book by prominent political journalists Jake Tapper of CNN and Alex Thompson of Axios, aides to former President Joe Biden quietly considered the potential use of a wheelchair during a hypothetical second term, citing growing concerns about his physical health.
The book reveals that Biden’s physical condition had noticeably declined in the latter half of his presidency, raising alarms among close staff. These concerns reportedly led to internal discussions about mobility support, including the possible need for a wheelchair, should his condition worsen.
One particularly concerning scenario came from Biden’s personal physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor. According to the book, Dr. O’Connor privately warned senior aides that if Biden were to suffer a serious fall in 2023 or 2024, a wheelchair could become a necessary part of his routine. While no such injury occurred, the mere possibility prompted heightened awareness and preparation among his inner circle.
These revelations come from an excerpt of the forthcoming book, which has been confirmed by its publisher, Penguin Books, and first reported by Axios and CNN. The book offers an inside look at the final years of Biden’s presidency and the quiet deliberations among those closest to him as they weighed the political and logistical implications of his health challenges.
Though President Biden publicly maintained a full schedule and continued to travel and speak regularly, the report sheds light on the behind-the-scenes conversations that highlight the pressures and realities of aging in the highest office in the nation.
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