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President Joe Biden once again stirred controversy with his behavior at a recent Medal of Honor ceremony for Vietnam veteran Captain Larry Taylor. Despite the COVID protocols that he has been following since his wife, Jill Biden, tested positive for the virus, the president removed his mask in close proximity to Taylor, who is already 81 years old. This act immediately raised eyebrows and fueled criticism of Biden’s judgment and grasp of protocol.

But the confusion and alarm only escalated when, without any prior announcement, the president abruptly left the event, still without a mask and leaving guests and photographers baffled and concerned. Some critics pointed out that in typical East Room ceremonies, attendees are asked to remain seated until the president has exited after the ceremony.

To make matters worse, footage shows that Biden seemed to be in a state of confusion by starting to leave before saluting, then stopping only when he noticed the salute, and finally jetting off. This display of mental confusion only adds fuel to the speculation about the president’s health and fitness for office.

Despite the widespread alarm that this erratic behavior has triggered, the White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre waved off criticism of the president, insisting that his exit was “as planned” and intended to minimize exposure to COVID. However, skeptics of this explanation point out that there was no prior announcement or explanation to the attendees and that Biden’s actions seem to contradict established protocols.

The concerns over Biden’s fitness for office are not new. Throughout his presidential campaign, he faced widespread doubt and criticism over his mental acuity and ability to handle the pressures of the presidency. These worries only intensified when he flubbed his oath of office during his inauguration and has shown a pattern of confusing and rambling statements.

While some may brush off these concerns as political posturing or conspiracy theories, the repeated moments of erratic behavior and lapses in judgment certainly raise troubling questions about the president’s fitness for office. As he continues to face scrutiny and criticism, Biden must prove that he is capable of leading the country and handling the demands of the presidency, or else risk further eroding confidence in his abilities.