While addressing the press outside the White House on Wednesday, President Joe Biden could be seen with noticeably deep indents on his face, setting the internet ablaze with speculation.
The White House was forced to issue an explanation.
“Since 2008, the president has disclosed his history with sleep apnea in thorough medical reports. He used a CPAP machine last night, which is common for people with that history,” White House spokesman Andrew Bates said.
From CNN:
Marks could also be seen on the side of Biden’s face during a Monday event at the White House meant to promote an expansion of high-speed internet.
Biden, who, at 80, is the nation’s oldest president, has had a history of sleep apnea in the past.
Medical records released in 2008 indicated Biden had a recurring issue with sleep apnea.
A health record released by Biden’s doctor in 2019 said sleep apnea “has been considered, but his symptoms have improved significantly after his sinus and nasal passage surgeries.”
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. About 30 million people in the United States have sleep apnea, according to the American Medical Association.
President Biden needed to improve his sleep "quality" so he began using a CPAP machine. WH only confirms this after face marks raise questions. https://t.co/gbmmYwVqWr
— Tom Fitton (@TomFitton) June 29, 2023