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Washington, D.C. – A top advisor to President Joe Biden forcefully rejected Republican demands for access to former President Donald Trump’s medical records during testimony before Congress on Wednesday. The aide characterized the GOP’s investigation as “baseless” and staunchly defended Biden’s ability to fulfill the responsibilities of his office.

The testimony, delivered by a longtime confidante of the President, comes amid heightened political tensions surrounding the upcoming election. Republicans have increasingly questioned Trump's health, citing age and past reports, and have demanded the release of his medical records from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

“This entire exercise is politically motivated and lacks any factual basis,” the aide stated, according to sources present during the hearing. “The suggestion that there’s any attempt to conceal information regarding President Biden’s health is simply false.”

The advisor emphasized that Biden, at 81, remains “fully capable” of leading the nation. They highlighted his rigorous schedule, frequent travel, and active engagement in policy decisions as evidence of his fitness for office. The aide pointed to Biden’s consistent public appearances and engagements as further proof of his vitality.

The Republican probe, spearheaded by several House committees, aims to scrutinize Trump’s health history, particularly following his time in office and the events surrounding the January 6th Capitol attack. GOP lawmakers argue that the public has a right to know the health status of any potential leader.

However, the Biden administration has firmly pushed back against these demands, citing privacy concerns and the potential for political manipulation. Legal experts have weighed in, suggesting that obtaining Trump’s medical records would likely require his consent, making the GOP’s efforts even more challenging.

“We are not going to participate in a partisan fishing expedition,” the aide asserted. “President Biden is committed to transparency, but not at the expense of privacy or due process.”

The exchange underscores the increasingly polarized political landscape and the heightened scrutiny surrounding the ages of both leading presidential candidates. While concerns about age and health are not new in politics, they have taken on greater prominence in the current cycle, fueled by the candidacies of Biden and Trump, both of whom are significantly older than previous presidents.

The testimony is expected to further inflame the debate and could lead to increased pressure on Trump to release his medical information. The outcome of this standoff will likely have implications for the November election and the broader discussion about age and fitness for office in American politics.