Former assistant U.S. Attorney Andy McCarthy has called for 25th Amendment hearings regarding President Biden's capacity to fulfill his duties following a poor debate performance that raised concerns about his mental acuity.

According to the former federal prosecutor, the call for use of the 25th Amendment is supported by legislative actions and statements from other political figures, amid growing scrutiny over Biden's ability to serve as president, as Fox News reports.

During an appearance on Fox News' Outnumbered on Monday, McCarthy pointed to President Biden's shaky performance at last week's presidential debate as the reason for his concern. Biden exhibited moments where he appeared visibly confused and struggled to complete sentences.

McCarthy argued that the current "threat" environment is reminiscent of the period before 9/11, but with the added complexity of ongoing conflicts in Europe and the Middle East. He noted, "It is crazy to have someone who is non compos mentis president."

Legislative Actions to Invoke the 25th Amendment

Last week, Rep. Chip Roy introduced a resolution urging Vice President Kamala Harris to convene the Cabinet to declare Biden unfit to serve. The resolution, introduced on Friday, calls for invoking Section 4 of the 25th Amendment.

Section 4 allows the vice president, along with a majority of the executive Cabinet, to declare the president unfit to execute the duties of his office. If successful, the vice president would take over as acting president.

House Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged concerns about President Biden's capacity on Friday. "Our adversaries see the weakness in this White House as we all do," he said. "I take no pleasure in saying that. I think this is a very dangerous situation."

Debate Performance Sparks Backlash

President Biden's debate performance has led to backlash from both Democrats and pundits, some of whom are calling for him to drop out of the race. Reports indicate that donors and members of the Democratic Party are expressing panic over his performance.

Biden's campaign has claimed that his poor showing was due to a cold. Supporters argue that one bad debate night does not outweigh his accomplishments as president.

Former President Obama has defended Biden, saying, "Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know." He emphasized that the election is "still a choice between someone who has fought for ordinary folks his entire life and someone who only cares about himself."

Comparisons to Pre-9/11 Era

McCarthy drew comparisons between the present-day threat environment and the period before the 9/11 attacks. He highlighted that, unlike before 9/11, there are now wars raging in both Europe and the Middle East.

His comments stress the urgency of assessing whether Biden is capable of handling such a complex situation. He insisted on the need for the 25th Amendment hearings to ensure the nation's leadership can effectively manage these challenges.

House Speaker and Legislative Efforts

House Speaker Mike Johnson echoed McCarthy's concerns by acknowledging the sentiment shared by many regarding Biden's mental fitness. He described the situation as alarming and potentially dangerous. Roy's resolution explicitly calls on Vice President Harris to mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments of the Cabinet. The goal is to activate Section 4 of the 25th Amendment.

Legislative efforts underline the broader political scrutiny that President Biden faces as both national and international conflicts present significant challenges.

Supporters Defend Biden Amid Scrutiny

Despite the criticism, Biden's supporters argue that his debate performance should not overshadow his accomplishments during his term. They contend that addressing a cold during the debate contributed to his struggles.

President Biden's supporters are also focusing on his policy achievements and leadership qualities. They believe a single poor debate performance is not indicative of his overall capability as president.

Former President Barack Obama also reiterated his support for Biden. He framed the choice of candidates in the upcoming election as critical for American democracy.

Conclusion

Former U.S. attorney Andy McCarthy has called for 25th Amendment hearings to assess President Biden's capacity to fulfill his duties.

His call follows Biden's poor debate performance, which sparked concerns about his mental fitness. Legislative actions, including a resolution by Rep. Chip Roy, and statements from political figures, have intensified scrutiny over Biden's ability to continue serving as president.

Despite the criticism, Biden's campaign and supporters argue that a single debate night does not negate his accomplishments, with prominent figures like Former President Obama defending him.