White House statement on Biden’s health

White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre answered questions from reporters at the daily news briefing.

Jean-Pierre, who said Biden received a local anesthetic root canal for a toothache that started last night, announced that the president’s operation was successful.

Jean-Pierre affirmed that Biden feels fine and that today he will work at his residence.

Expressing that the president received a root canal like many Americans, Jean-Pierre noted that this is a routine procedure.

THE MEETING WITH THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF NATO IS DELAYED

The White House announced in the morning that Biden would not be able to attend a previously announced program because he was undergoing dental treatment.

It was announced that Biden’s planned meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and other programs were also postponed.

According to his doctor Kevin O’Connor’s report on dental treatment, which was shared with the public, it was indicated that Biden’s lower right tooth hurt yesterday and after examination by White House dentists, they considered the treatment adequate. of conduit.

Noting that Biden’s tooth was treated first, O’Connor shared the information that there were no complications.

O’Connor stated that Biden’s tooth discomfort increased as expected this morning and announced that the root canal would be completed today at the White House.

Vice President Harris, replacing Biden, attended the program that will host the NCAA Champions due to College Athlete Day at 11:30 local time today.

Biden was expected to receive NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg at the White House at 3:15 p.m. AA