Biden's "Inner Circle" Controlling the Nation, Alleges Former White House Physician

Rep. Ronny Jackson, who served as physician to the president under three administrations, claims the Biden administration is controlled by an "inner circle" of advisers, not by the president himself. Jackson also raises concerns about Biden's mental fitness, stating that the man we've seen since he announced his candidacy is not the same man who served as VP for eight years.

President Biden is "not in control" of his administration, and an "inner circle" of advisers led by Jill Biden and radical progressive staffers is "pulling the strings and deciding the fate of our country," according to former White House physician Ronny Jackson.

Jackson, who served as physician to the president under both the Obama and Trump administrations, told Fox News Digital that Democrats are "now coming to terms with the reality that concerned Americans and I have shared for many years, which is that President Biden is not in control and he is not in charge."

Biden's "Inner Circle" Controlling the Nation, Alleges Former White House Physician

"They are for the first time acknowledging that this is a grave concern for our national security and the integrity of our democracy," he said.

Jackson's comments come as former Homeland Security Secretary under the Obama administration, Jeh Johnson, said in an MSNBC interview this week hat he still supports Biden's re-election campaign due to Biden's cabinet members.

Biden's "Inner Circle" Controlling the Nation, Alleges Former White House Physician

"A presidency is more than just one man," Johnson said on MSNBC on Tuesday. "I would take Joe Biden at his worst day at age 86 so long as he has people around him like Avril Haines, Samantha Power, Gina Raimondo supporting him, over Trump any day."

However, Jackson argued that Biden's behavior during last week's debate, where he tripped over his words, lost his train of thought at times, and delivered responses with a raspy voice, is a sign of his declining mental faculties.

Biden's "Inner Circle" Controlling the Nation, Alleges Former White House Physician

"In 2020, I was criticizing candidate Joe Biden for his apparent lack of fitness for his first potential term," he said. "I was in the White House when Joe Biden was VP, and the man we’ve seen since announcing his candidacy is not the same man who was VP for eight years."

Jackson's concerns echo those raised by other medical professionals, including Dr. David Spiegel, a Stanford University professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, who said in an interview with Fox News that Biden's age and apparent cognitive decline could pose a risk to the nation's security.

Biden's "Inner Circle" Controlling the Nation, Alleges Former White House Physician

"The president of the United States is responsible for making life-and-death decisions, and it is essential that he or she be of sound mind and body," Spiegel said. "If there is any doubt about the president's cognitive abilities, it is imperative that he undergo a thorough medical evaluation."

The White House has dismissed Jackson's comments, comparing him to a doctor character from "The Simpsons."

Biden's "Inner Circle" Controlling the Nation, Alleges Former White House Physician

"We’ll put this in the same box where we keep the rest of Dr. Nick Riviera’s fan mail," White House spokesman Andrew Bates said.

Despite the concerns raised about Biden's mental fitness, the president and his circle of allies have defended him remaining in the race. Biden hit the campaign trial following the debate, visiting North Carolina for an event last Friday, before traveling to the Northeast for fundraisers.

Biden's "Inner Circle" Controlling the Nation, Alleges Former White House Physician

"I didn’t have a great night, but I’m going to be fighting harder," Biden told the several dozen people at a New Jersey fundraiser.

"Research during the debate shows us converting more undecided voters than Trump did, in large part because of his conduct on Jan. 6," he added. "People remember the bad things during his presidency."

Biden's "Inner Circle" Controlling the Nation, Alleges Former White House Physician

First lady Jill Biden has also been at the forefront of defending her husband remaining in the race.

"[We] will not let those 90 minutes define the four years he’s been president. We will continue to fight," Jill Biden told Vogue. The first lady is Vogue’s cover story for its August edition.

Biden's "Inner Circle" Controlling the Nation, Alleges Former White House Physician

"[President Biden] will always do what’s best for the country."

As calls ring out among members of the media and some Democrats for Biden to step aside, Fox News confirmed the Democratic National Committee is considering formally nominating Biden as early as mid-July. The Democratic Party is holding its convention towards the end of August in Chicago.

Biden's "Inner Circle" Controlling the Nation, Alleges Former White House Physician

"The contrast between Trump and Biden has never been clearer than after Thursday’s debate, and it’s time to turn a new page for America and provide real leadership both domestically and on the world stage. That day is just around the corner to officially retire Joe Biden and allow President Trump to Make America Great Again," Jackson said.