Former Gov. Nikki Haley calls for cognitive tests for older elected leaders

Former United Nations Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley said older elected officials should be subject to cognitive tests. Haley made the comments in an interview with journalist David Brody.

“Let’s face it: we’ve got a lot of people in leadership positions that are old,” she said. “And that’s not being disrespectful. That’s a fact.”

NEW! @NikkiHaley tells me Joe Biden's mental state, "makes everyone nervous." She calls for mental health screening of all older politicians. "Let's face it: we've got a lot of people in leadership positions that are old. And that's not being disrespectful. That's a fact." pic.twitter.com/efDl0oQxTI

— David Brody (@DBrodyReports) November 4, 2021

Gwen Baumgardner and Annie Andersen sat down to analyze Haley’s comments and the national reaction to them.

To learn more about Haley and the cognitive abilities of older adults, check out our Nikki Haley profile and Gwen’s investigation into how old an American president can be .