A public scandal has erupted surrounding Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger, who was found living in a $4,000-a-month memory care facility in Texas after being reported lost and confused in her neighborhood. The 81-year-old representative, who had not cast a vote in six months, is set to retire from the House in January after nearly three decades of service. The discovery has sparked debate over the mental fitness of elderly politicians, with President Joe Biden, 81, and Donald Trump, 78, facing questions about their own cognitive abilities. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, 82, has also faced scrutiny for public episodes where he appeared to freeze mid-sentence. The controversy has led to calls for basic cognitive testing for elected officials, including a demand from Tesla billionaire Elon Musk on X, formerly Twitter.
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