Key facts
- Donald Trump stated he did not notice cognitive decline in Joe Biden.
- The observation was made during their meeting in November 2024.
- Trump described Biden as "the same guy I've been watching for a long time."
President Donald Trump told reporters on Thursday that he did not notice cognitive decline in current President Joe Biden when they met in November 2024, after Trump won the election. When asked if he could detect any cognitive decline in Biden, Trump responded, "No, not really. He was the same guy I've been watching for a long time."