Recordings from the Las Vegas Police Department have surfaced, raising new questions about President Joe Biden’s health during a visit to the city in July. The 43-minute radio transmission, released by Judicial Watch, describes a situation involving Biden’s health that appears more severe than the “mild symptoms” reported by White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre.
The recordings indicate that law enforcement was preparing for a possible emergency situation. In one transmission, an officer mentions that President Biden is "421," a code for being sick or injured, and that the situation was being closely monitored. Police were heard coordinating efforts to secure roads and hospitals in case Biden needed immediate medical attention. Officers were directed to be on high alert and close off motorcade routes.
In another section of the recording, officers were instructed to secure the perimeter of the University Medical Center Hospital and prepare for Biden's potential arrival at Valley Hospital. A tactical alert was declared, with plainclothes officers told to "tac up" before moving to the hospital.
Despite these recordings, the White House maintained that Biden was experiencing only mild symptoms from COVID-19. Jean-Pierre stated that Biden, who is vaccinated and boosted, would self-isolate in Delaware while continuing to perform his duties.
Days after the incident, Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
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