GOP Calls for, 'Cognitive Competency' Tests , for President and Vice President.<br />Rep. Scott DesJarlais has called for an amendment to <br />the Constitution that would require presidential <br />nominees to show proof of "cognitive competence.".<br />Rep. Scott DesJarlais has called for an amendment to <br />the Constitution that would require presidential <br />nominees to show proof of "cognitive competence.".<br />The amendment holds that, "No person shall be eligible to hold the office <br />of President or Vice President unless the person demonstrates cognitive competence.".<br />Fox News reports that the amendment also gives Congress the authority to determine how to test candidates for president and vice president.<br />The news comes just days after presidential <br />candidate Nikki Haley called for "mental <br />competency tests" for lawmakers over the age of 75.<br />Last week, when Haley announced <br />her candidacy, she said it was time for <br />the "permanent politician" to step aside. .<br />She reportedly added that while <br />America is not past its prime, "our politicians are past theirs.".<br />According to Fox News, both statements <br />were widely perceived as a dig at both <br />President Biden and former President Trump. .<br />According to Fox News, both statements <br />were widely perceived as a dig at both <br />President Biden and former President Trump. .<br />President Biden, who is currently 80 years old, <br />would be 82 if sworn in for a second term, while <br />former President Trump would be 78 if reelected. .<br />President Biden, who is currently 80 years old, <br />would be 82 if sworn in for a second term, while <br />former President Trump would be 78 if reelected. .<br />The news also follows 89-year-old <br />Sen. Dianne Feinstein announcing her retirement <br />amid recent signs of mental decline.<br />This should be a completely nonpartisan <br />issue and all Americans deserve <br />leaders that are mentally competent. <br />How this is not already a requirement <br />codified in law defies logic, Scott DesJarlais, U.S. representative for Tennessee's <br />4th congressional district, via Fox News.<br />This should be a completely nonpartisan <br />issue and all Americans deserve <br />leaders that are mentally competent. <br />How this is not already a requirement <br />codified in law defies logic, Scott DesJarlais, U.S. representative for Tennessee's <br />4th congressional district, via Fox News
