Potential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders are facing an early challenge as they confront questions about former President Joe Biden’s mental acuity during his final years in the White House. This issue has become a central topic in the pre-race discussions, as candidates seek to navigate the legacy of Biden’s 2024 campaign. Pete Buttigieg, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, addressed these concerns during a recent town hall in Iowa, acknowledging that Biden should not have run for re-election. This conversation comes amid the release of a new book that claims the White House concealed Biden’s cognitive decline, adding to the ongoing scrutiny of the 2024 election outcomes. As the Democratic Party looks toward the 2028 race, the responses of these potential candidates will be crucial in shaping the party’s future and its approach to leadership and accountability.