Former Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson has suggested that both political parties in the United States should consider putting younger people in office due to cognitive difficulties among current elected officials. Carson’s comments come in response to recent incidents of apparent cognitive issues among older leaders, such as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Carson believes that as people age, cognitive decline is a natural part of the aging process, and it is important to address this in elected officials. He suggests that cognitive testing should be required for senators and congressmen as part of their physical examination, similar to what is done for airline pilots and executives in the private sector. Carson emphasizes that the focus should be on what is best for the country, rather than what is best for individual politicians or their parties.
