America’s Gerontocracy Needs a Public Physician The recent health scares surrounding high ranking officials have highlighted the pressing need for accountability and transparency in their fitness to serve.
The public's uncertainty about Senator Mitch McConnell's condition has sparked conspiracy theories and concern over his ability to continue leading, but this is not an isolated incident; it's a symptom of a larger problem.
The US Congress has seen six elderly members die in office just this term, with others displaying signs of mental decline or incapacity.